Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2015 28 November 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any changes to her circumstances and household. She ensures the suitability of all those living on the premises.  The childminder understands how to provide a warm and welcoming environment in which children can form secure attachments and develop their confidence.  The childminder meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe.  The childminder understands how to encourage children to be independent and develop skills to prepare them for their next stage of learning.  The childminder understands how to manage and support positive behaviour and to ensure that children develop an understanding and respect of differences in others.  The childminder understands the learning and development requirements and how to apply these in practice to help children make good progress.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with other settings children may attend, and with parents.  The childminder knows how to use self-evaluation in order to develop her practice. She keeps her skills current by attending training.

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The provision meets 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all those living on the premises.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children, and undertake observation and assessment.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and how she will keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147342 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 846676 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Burnt Oak in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, five days a week all year. The childminder holds an NVQ level 3 qualification. There were no children of early years age range on roll at the time of inspection.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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