Childminder 505303

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2017 16 January 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding about safeguarding. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow and who to report any concerns to that she may have about a child.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She explains how she intends to observe and assess children's progress and how she plans to identify their next steps in learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she intends to share frequent information with them and provide ideas that they can use at home.  The childminder explains how she plans to provide individual tailored settling-in sessions to support children in building close bonds with the childminder and other children.  The childminder discusses how she intends to extend her own knowledge and skills

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The provision meets requirements

through attending training opportunities.

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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 will deliver the learning and development requirements. She also discussed how observations, assessments and planning will be used to identify and incorporate the next steps in children's future learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents the childminder will use to monitor the safety of the children. These included robust safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and a range of other policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.  The inspector and the childminder looked at the areas of the house and garden where childcare will be provided, along with the toys, resources and equipment that she intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505303 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1087145 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 6pm for overnight care and at weekends and bank holidays, 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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