Childminder EY421658

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 2016 6 November 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice and help support continuous improvement. Since her last inspection, she has successfully addressed the raised action and completed a qualification at level 3. The childminder uses effective systems to ensure her knowledge is kept up to date.  The well-qualified childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she intends to provide good learning opportunities indoors and outdoors to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder appropriately explains how to promote children's safety and welfare. For example, she intends to complete daily risk assessments on all the areas children access to ensure they are kept safe and secure. She plans to use routine activities to help raise children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe, such as by discussing

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The provision meets requirements

road safety as they walk to the local park.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures and has completed training in relation to the most recent government legislation. Therefore, she fully understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in her care.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being, encourage positive behaviour and teach children to respect and value each other. She is aware of the activities that she can provide to help support children's healthy lifestyles, such as growing vegetables to taste and daily opportunities for physical exercise.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years providers in order to support continuity in the children's individual care and learning needs. For instance, she intends to build relationships with the local schools and hold regular review meetings with parents to share information on

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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 and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures and looked at the documents she plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector observed the areas available for childminding and discussed the range of equipment and toys available.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her future plans.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability for all those living on the premises and other documentation in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421658 Local authority Luton Inspection number 997987 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 6 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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