Childminder EY447915

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2017 29 June 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified childminder demonstrated through discussion the importance of preparing children for the next stage of their learning, including school.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe in her care. She knows how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge.  The childminder showed examples of effective methods to share information with parents. She demonstrated her understanding of the importance of sharing children's achievements and interests at home and in her setting.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has reviewed her policies and procedures, helping to ensure that she is not in breach of any parts of her statutory obligations.  The childminder understands her role to help children to develop good behaviour. She described clear boundaries and ways to help encourage children to share and take

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The provision meets requirements

turns.  The childminder showed examples of the information she gathers from parents when new children start in her care. She identifies what children like and can already do. She finds out about children's routines used at home, such as sleep times. She understands the importance of helping children feel secure in her care.  The childminder has kept up to date with her first-aid training to help her manage any injuries children may have.

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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 viewed all areas and resources to be used by children.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder, looked at the suitability checks for household members and discussed professional development.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447915 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1058526 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered 2012 and lives in Luton. She holds an appropriate early years qualification and has achieved early years professional status. The childminder operates from 7am until 7pm all year round, except for 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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