Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 18 February 2019 Previous inspection date 15 December 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has set up a secure and welcoming environment for children. She fully understands current safety and child protection policies and procedures. n The childminder has designed an environment to stimulate interest and enjoyment for young children of different ages and abilities. She has suitable toys, games and books to provide a range of activities and learning experiences. n The childminder knows how to plan for children's learning and care needs to help them prepare for school. She is aware of the need to identify any potential gaps in children's development and knows what to do to reduce these. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of the need to work closely with parents to provide a shared approach to help meet children's learning and care needs, and to support home learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of how valuing children's contributions and

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achievements will help them gain confidence. She explains that she has high expectations of behaviour and knows how to be a positive role model to children. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting communication and language skills, and giving children time to work things out and think for themselves. n The childminder recognises the importance of taking account of feedback from children and parents to help her review her practice. She also networks with a variety of professional groups and other childminders to help her keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector discussed the use of the environment with the childminder. n The inspector discussed current requirements and developments in early years practice. n The inspector discussed possible activities that the childminder might plan and the impact of her teaching on children's development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149448 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10069208 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Shefford, Bedfordshire. The childminder offers care for children from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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