Childminder EY450614

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 13 May 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of maintaining her professional development to continually strengthen her knowledge of early years practice.  The childminder discusses ways she intends to include parents in their children’s learning. She has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection.  The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of safeguarding issues and has undertaken a wide range of child protection training to keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder talks about her plans for providing activities for young children. She demonstrates through discussion how she intends to support their learning and how she intends to observe and assess children’s development.  The childminder understands about supporting children to settle in her care. She talks about ways she would raise their self-esteem and help them to feel confident.  The childminder knows about supporting children’s healthy lifestyles. She discusses her

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The provision meets requirements

intended plans to increase their understanding.

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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.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and any plans for improvement. She also looked at the childminder's training certificates and talked about professional development.  The inspector confirmed there was evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450614 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1066121 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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The childminder registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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