Childminder EY444935

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 2016 5 November 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has completed training and carried out her own research in order to maintain a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She understands the possible indicators of abuse or neglect and is clear about the local procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder has reviewed and updated the paperwork that supports her in keeping the required records. Additionally, she has paperwork to record children's needs and explains how she uses this information to plan their daily care.  The childminder has gained a childcare qualification. She explains how she would use this to inform her teaching techniques and thereby support children in making progress. She shows how she has developed the paperwork and procedures that support her in assessing children's progress and then planning relevant activities.  The childminder is able to explain how she plans to help children understand their

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The provision meets requirements

feelings and behaviour and learn to manage these independently. She also details how she intends to offer them daily opportunities for outdoor play and to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles, such as choosing healthy food options.  The childminder explains how she plans to assess her home to make sure it remains safe. She has maintained appropriate equipment and toys to support her in caring for children. Furthermore, she details the procedures she intends to use to supervise her assistant and ensure that they remain suitable to work with children.  The childminder has procedures in place to review her work. She describes how she uses this information to determine changes that aid her in developing her childcare provision.

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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 for learning and development. She also discussed arrangements for supervising the assistant.  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 and viewed documents relating to evidence of suitability of household members.  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 EY444935 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1060124 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 12 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant when required.

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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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