Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder maintains a programme of professional development to keep her knowledge of early years practice up to date.  The childminder has attended recent training to update her knowledge of child protection issues. She is aware of how to report any concerns about children’s welfare.  The childminder understands how to plan for children’s learning. She discusses how she intends to build on their interests and use documentation to help her to identify and assess children’s next steps in learning.  The childminder understands how to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains how she would use her prior experience to support children’s individual needs in the future.  The childminder uses menus and discussion to explain how she intends to provide children with healthy meals and support their good health.  The childminder understands the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive

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The provision meets requirements

provision. She talks about how she would build children’s confidence and self-esteem.

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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 provider, how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the provider plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector confirmed there was evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.  The inspector observed the areas used for childminding and discussed arrangements for keeping children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492677 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1031082 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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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