Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2015 19 March 2012

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Met The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is unable to demonstrate the procedures she would put into place to help safeguard children. She is unfamiliar with the role of the Local Safeguarding Children Board or her responsibility to pass on any concerns about children's welfare to them.  The childminder does not have public liability insurance in place.  The childminder is unable to demonstrate that she holds a current first-aid certificate.  The childminder is unaware of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. As a result, she is unable to demonstrate how she would carry this out if required.  The childminder has paperwork in place to gather information from parents about children's learning and home routines. She recognises that children and families need support when children first start in her care. She explains appropriate procedures to use to help children to settle.  The childminder is aware of the importance of providing balanced meals for children

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The provision does not meet requirements

and has plans in place for the food she will provide. The childminder discusses plans for outdoor activities to enhance children's physical skills and to promote their awareness of healthy lifestyles.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children 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 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 implement a policy and procedure to safeguard children in line with guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board, including the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against herself or any household member  ensure that there is suitable public liability insurance in place  demonstrate that a current paediatric first-aid certificate is held and that it is relevant to caring for young children and, where relevant, babies  gain knowledge and understanding of conducting effective observations and assessments, particularly in regard to carrying out the mandatory progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep and implement a written record of policies and procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that there is suitable insurance in respect of liability that may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or other loss (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  demonstrate that an appropriate first-aid qualification has been undertaken (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written record of policies and procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that there is suitable insurance in respect of liability that may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or other loss (voluntary part of the Childcare

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Register)  demonstrate that an appropriate first-aid qualification has been undertaken (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the provider how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the provider and plans for improvement.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of the provider and other household members by looking at their Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222941 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 919420 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Houghton Regis. She operates Monday to Saturday from 6.30am until 6.30pm. The childminder operates all year round, except for family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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