Childminder EY476494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She has policies and procedures which she follows when working with children and intends to share these with parents. The childminder maintains an effective programme of professional development and has attended recent child protection training. She is aware of how changes in legislation affect her work with children.  The childminder maintains a safe environment through continuing to carry out risk assessments and taking measures to reduce any likely risk to children. She has safety equipment in place, such as stair gates and cupboard locks.  Arrangements for helping children to settle in the childminder's care are in place. The childminder has procedures for supporting children to feel confident in her care, such as attending with parents initially and following their home routines.  The childminder appreciates the importance of healthy eating. With this in mind, she

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The provision meets requirements

has menus for meals she intends to provide for children and discusses healthy snack- time options. The childminder talks about ways that she intends to teach children about being healthy and staying safe.  The childminder demonstrates through a range of examples how she plans to observe and assess children's development. She has relevant documentation to help her identify and track the progress children make. The childminder confidently demonstrates her methods for sharing information about learning with children's parents.  Resources and toys are plentiful and the childminder discusses ways she intends to support learning and activities to promote children's development.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector confirmed there was evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476494 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 975923 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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

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

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Telephone number

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