Childminder EY440430

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 30 July 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements for children. She is aware of the importance of gathering information about children's starting points, with parents' views incorporated.  The childminder understands the importance of regularly monitoring children's progress through observations and assessments. She explains how she would use this information to plan children's next steps in learning and identify any areas of weaknesses, in order to help children make progress and become ready for starting school.  The childminder maintains sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She understands the signs and symptoms that may cause a concern. She is aware of the procedure to follow and who to contact to report her concerns.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to effectively promote children's positive behaviour. She understands how to support children to develop

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The provision meets requirements

positive relationships and learn to treat each other with respect and value each other's differences.  The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals, to promote children's learning and care needs.  The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her practice. She explains how the views of parents and children are taken into account when identifying and implementing improvements. She understands the importance of enhancing her knowledge and skills, and seeks training opportunities.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. She demonstrates her plans for providing healthy food and daily opportunities for physical exercise.  The childminder offers a safe home environment, where the use of risk assessments and checks ensure that any potential hazards are identified and minimised. There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report

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The provision meets requirements

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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes and evaluate her practice.  The inspector looked at a selection of the records, policies and procedures the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are to be used for the care of children, along with equipment and toys that will be used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and the suitability of other adults living in the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440430 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1042244 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 10 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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