Childminder EY457700

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 10 June 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any safeguarding concerns. The childminder continually assesses risk and helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder explains how she gains detailed information from parents to help her to identify children's staring points in learning. She knows how to recognise gaps in children's development and set appropriate next steps in their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's health and well- being and teaching them how to develop healthy lifestyles. She provides children with healthy meals, fresh drinking water and opportunities for physical play outdoors.  The childminder regularly undertakes training to help her develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently enhanced her knowledge on how babies' brains develop and how to more effectively promote children's communication skills more

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The provision meets requirements

effectively.  The childminder understands the positive benefits to children's development when she works in close partnership with parents and with other settings children attend.

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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 had a tour of 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457700 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1120663 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Shefford, Bedfordshire. She operates from 8am till 8.50am and from 3.20pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, through school term times. The childminder occasionally cares for children in school 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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