Setting EY427134

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 11 July 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider explains how she can work closely with parents to ensure children's needs are met. She has a range of documentation to help her evaluate children's individual needs. She also has information available to share with parents to demonstrate how she covers all areas of learning.  The provider has a suitable understanding of the early years foundation stage. Through discussion, she demonstrates how she intends to observe and assess children's learning and development. The provider knows how to support children in developing the knowledge and abilities they need in readiness for them starting nursery and school.  The provider is aware of the significance in promoting children's well-being. She understands the importance of supporting their health and safety. The provider has assessed and minimised the potential risks to children within her setting. She completes various checks before children arrive or go on outings to promote their safety.

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider understands how to encourage children's independence and self-care skills. She plans to help children settle into her care by being very flexible in the initial introductory period. The provider discusses how she aims to gather information from parents to enable her to plan the day to meet children's care needs. She talks about supporting children to form close bonds and attachments.  The provider is aware of how to safeguard children. She knows the procedure for passing on information to relevant professionals if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The provider understands how to maintain a safe environment for children to play and learn in. She has clear procedures in place to safeguard children.  The provider describes how she evaluates her practice in order to identify areas to improve. She understands the value of seeking the views of parents and plans to do this through questionnaires and discussions.

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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 looked at a selection of documents used by the provider to monitor the safety of children. This includes robust safeguarding and recruitment procedures, risk assessments and a range of other policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed how observations, assessments and planning can be used to identify and incorporate children's next steps into their future learning. The inspector discussed with the provider how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the provider's suitability and she talked with her about how she intends to use evaluation to continually improve.  The inspector discussed the provider's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to keep children safe.  The inspector viewed the areas, resources and activities that are available for children to use. She discussed how parents are included in their children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427134 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1053907 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 0

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2012

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Telephone number

Goshen Nursery was registered in 2011. The nursery employs one member of childcare staff with early years professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, term time only, from 7am until 6pm.

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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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