Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder explains how she will work with parents to understand children's needs and help them to settle and feel comfortable in her home.  The childminder has attended training to update her knowledge of child protection. She explains potential issues that may put children's welfare at risk and describes how she would report any concerns to the relevant agency.  The childminder explains how she continues to assess risks and check that her home is safe for children to use. She has a range of resources in place for children to use.  The childminder describes how she plans to use suitable teaching methods to aid children's learning. She has maintained appropriate procedures that support her in monitoring children's ongoing progress.  The childminder explains how she plans to help children manage their behaviour. She explains how she intends to promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder continues to review her daily childcare practice and uses this information to implement changes so that she can develop this further.

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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 learning and development.  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 EY486980 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1110878 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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