Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification to ensure the children's welfare. Additionally, she has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant change that may affect her suitability. These are breaches of registration requirements. n The childminder describes how she will plan a curriculum that promotes children's learning and development. She understands how to incorporate children's interests into enjoyable opportunities that widen their experiences. She will use observation and assessment to monitor children's progress. She knows to complete the progress check at age two and share these with parents. n Children's communication and language development is a clear focus of the childminder. She explains how she will support children and widen their vocabulary through regularly reading stories and singing. The childminder recognises the importance of allowing children time to listen to language and

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have quality interactions. n The childminder describes how she will offer children nutritious and home- cooked meals and snacks that promote healthy eating. She intends to provide children with access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. She plans to engage children in activities, such as making fruit smoothies, to give children a better understanding of healthy eating. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, she talks about how she will work with other professionals and parents to agree additional support and adapt routines and activities to meet children's needs. n The childminder explains how she promotes positive behaviour in ways that are suitable for children's ages and stages of development. She will use a regular routine and set consistent boundaries to help children gain an understanding of

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what is expected of them. The childminder intends to work with parents and any other settings children attend to ensure consistency. n The childminder discusses how she will promote children's good health and independence. She plans to teach children about oral hygiene through activities and toothbrushing in the setting. She will support toilet training and encourage children to manage their own self-care. n The childminder explains that partnership with parents will be a priority. She intends to maintain ongoing communication, for example, using text messages, handover conversations and an open-door policy that allows parents to see activities and share their views. n The childminder has undertaken some training and professional development. She understands how to reflect on and improve her practice. The childminder explains how she will gather feedback from parents to help her understand her strengths and weaknesses.

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This provision does not meet requirements

13 August 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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Due date

complete and maintain an appropriate 12 hour paediatric first-aid qualification 12/09/2025

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Due date

provide Ofsted with information to ensure the continued suitability of people living and working on the premises. 12/09/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375665 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10392449 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 23 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates during term time from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder will organise their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of 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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13 August 2025 13 August 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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