Childminder in Luton

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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n The childminder completes training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection up to date. She explains her procedures for supervising her assistant and ensuring that she understands the possible threats to children's welfare and the process for reporting any concerns. n The childminder describes how she intends to use appropriate teaching techniques. These include monitoring children's progress and planning activities that link to their interests and support their learning. n The childminder maintains appropriate paperwork and procedures. She describes how she reviews these to ensure that they support her in understanding children's needs and keeping the required documentation. n The childminder details how she plans to help children learn about managing their behaviour and keeping themselves healthy, for example, through understanding how exercise benefits their bodies. n The childminder has a range of toys and equipment to support her in caring for

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children. She understands the importance of checking all areas to ensure that children's safety is promoted. n The childminder explains how she plans to review her work and make ongoing improvements.

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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 the suitability of household members and assistants. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements. She also discussed the childminder's plans for supervising her assistant.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540567 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10079427 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers overnight care. 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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