Childminder EY491708

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of safeguarding. They are aware of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder routinely evaluates her practice in order to identify areas for improvement. She understands the value of seeking the views of parents and children and looks at ways she can implement their ideas into her practice.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's health and well- being and teaching them how to develop healthy lifestyles. She would provide children with healthy snacks and opportunities for physical play outdoors.  The childminder understands the benefit to children of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she gains detailed information from them to help her to identify children's staring points in learning. The childminder knows how to recognise gaps in children's development and set appropriate next steps in their learning.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder regularly attends training to help her to develop her knowledge and skills.

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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 policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she uses when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises available for use by children and saw the equipment and toys the childminder uses with them.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took the suitability checks into account.  The inspector took into account the childminder's reflections of her practice and the supervision arrangements that are in place for her assistant.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491708 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1026076 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Luton. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs an assistant.

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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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