Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound awareness of child protection issues. She reviews her policies and procedures regularly and has undertaken training to enhance her knowledge. The childminder carries out risk assessments and maintains a safe place for young children to play.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion and her records, how she observes and assesses children's development. She is aware of documentation she can refer to when reviewing children's progress.  The childminder has a current first-aid qualification and is aware of how to treat any injuries children might have while in her care. She has required insurances in place and maintains her knowledge through working with the local authority development worker, attending support groups and by attending training.  The childminder discusses the ways that she promotes children's health and well-being. She explains how she takes children to activities where they climb, explore and develop

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The provision meets requirements

their physical skills. The childminder knows about promoting good health and makes sure that children have a healthy snack and drink after their day at school.  The childminder works well with parents and the other settings that children attend. Her flexible approach and good communication skills help children to experience continuity as they move between their different environments during the day.  The childminder explains positive ways that she promotes children's good behaviour. She has a settling-in procedure to follow when helping young children to become accustomed to her and her care that is flexible to meet the needs of individual families.  The childminder collects children from school and takes them to activity clubs. She uses the walk to these activities as an opportunity to talk about children's day at school and to promote their understanding of road safety.

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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 they deliver the educational programmes for children who attend another setting for their main care and education.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and her plans for improvement.  The inspector confirmed there was evidence of the suitability of the childminder by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks. She also looked around the home and discussed risk assessments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482234 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 994572 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Dunstable. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on 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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