Childminder 141187

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 8 February 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder shows how she reviews her work and continues to develop her practice. She completes further training so that she is up to date with any changes. She explains that she uses this information to update her policies and procedures.  The childminder explains how she would work in partnership with her co-childminder to ensure they offer consistent care to children.  The childminder shows how she uses her experience and appropriate teaching methods to support children in making progress. She explains that she has developed the paperwork she would use to help her assess children's progress and to plan activities that promote their individual development.  The childminder maintains her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection by completing regular training. She describes the action she would take to report any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder demonstrates how she continues to assess her home and check that it

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The provision meets requirements

is safe for children. Additionally, she explains how she would assess any outings in order to promote children's safety. She has maintained relevant equipment and a suitable variety of toys to support her in caring for children and meeting their needs.  The childminder has appropriate paperwork to help her keep the required records. This includes a way of recording children's attendance. Furthermore, she has maintained paperwork to record the information that parents provide about their children. She explains how she uses this to plan the daily routines and support for each child.  The childminder explains how she intends to support children in learning to manage their behaviour. She details how she would help children understand healthy practices, such as the importance of daily fresh air and exercise.

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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 talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these.  The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring for children. She talked with the childminder about how she would work in partnership with her co-childminder.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141187 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 874901 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Sandy. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She occasionally works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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