Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date 23 January 2013

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n The childminder maintains a clear knowledge of safeguarding. She is able to explain issues that may compromise children's welfare and knows how to report any concerns. n The childminder explains how she intends to assess risks in her home and ensure it is safe. She has maintained toys and equipment to support her in caring for children. n The childminder explains how she plans to supervise her assistant. She has reviewed her procedures so that these are up to date and support her in keeping children safe. She describes how she plans to work with parents so that she understands children's needs. n The childminder details how she plans to use her qualification and experience to inform her teaching methods and support children in making appropriate progress. n The childminder continues to review her work and explains how she proposes to implement changes so that she can develop this further. n The childminder describes how she intends to help children to understand feelings and

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manage their behaviour. She details how she plans to promote their understanding of healthy lifestyles, such as the importance of regular exercise.

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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. Inspection activities n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these. n The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring

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for children and viewed documents relating to evidence of suitability of household members and the assistant. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448343 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10068732 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2013

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. Occasionally, the childminder works with an assistant.

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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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