Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is clean, safe and welcoming. She explains how she will risk assess both indoor and outdoor areas daily, ensuring that any broken equipment is removed, and fire escapes are clear. She demonstrates a good understanding of hygiene and how to store and prepare food safely. n When children first start, the childminder plans to gather information about children's needs and abilities through discussion with the parents. She understands how to use this information, alongside her own observations and assessments, to plan meaningful and enjoyable activities linked to children's interests. The childminder understands the importance of working with other settings children may attend. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of child development. She confidently talks about the areas of learning and how she intends to provide engaging experiences to help children learn. The childminder

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explains how her resources are accessible and well organised to support children's choices in their play. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop their independence. She plans to use daily routines to help children achieve self-care tasks, such as putting on their own shoes and coats, toileting and feeding themselves. She intends to support children to develop good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating and after toileting. n The childminder explains how she will manage children's behaviour. She describes how she will encourage them to use good manners, build positive relationships and respect each other's differences. The childminder describes how she intends to use games and routines to encourage children to listen, share and take turns. She demonstrates how she will manage children's behaviour and use consistent, age-appropriate strategies that support children's

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This provision meets requirements

understanding of right from wrong. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. She plans to use mealtimes to discuss the importance of healthy eating and will provide children with a healthy snack and fresh water daily. She explains how she will use activities and books to teach children about good oral health and ensure that children have daily opportunities to be active. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She plans to keep parents up to date with their child's development through, for instance, daily conversations and sharing photos and observations of their children's learning. She intends to share ideas with parents on how they can continue their children's learning at home. She plans to offer support on subjects, such as online safety. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping up to date with any

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This provision meets requirements

changes relating to the early years foundation stage. She is a member of an online support group, where she can access a wide variety of information and training courses. She demonstrates how she has used training to keep her own knowledge of child development and safeguarding children up to date.

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This provision meets requirements

10 March 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538560 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10375751 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 1 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder described how she plans to support children's learning and development and organise her early years curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with key documentation on request.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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10 March 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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