Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks about how she gathers in-depth information from parents about children's development when they start at her setting. This helps her to get to know children well. The childminder knows how to assess and track children's development. She plans next steps in their learning to challenge children to make further progress. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she talks about how they use her garden for physical play. The childminder regularly checks her equipment to make sure it is in good condition and safe for children to use. n The childminder understands the importance of building and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and with other settings that children attend. Information is readily shared between them. She knows this helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being, encourage positive behaviour and teach children to respect and value each other. Through discussion, she demonstrates how she gives children opportunities to make choices, such as where and with what they want to play. The childminder understands the importance of children learning about themselves and what makes them different from others, for example by sharing special days they celebrate with their families. n The childminder reflects on her practice and undertakes relevant training to help her to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. Since she registered as a childminder, she has gained a level 3 qualification. The childminder talks confidently about how this has impacted positively on her knowledge and skills. n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children in her care. She keeps her knowledge and understanding of child

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This provision meets requirements

protection matters up to date. The childminder is clear about signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow to keep them safe.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553463 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10174319 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Heath and Reach. She operates during school term time from 3pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding indoors and outdoors. n A sample of policies and procedures was reviewed by the inspector, which included documents relating to safeguarding, complaints and the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Inspection activities

3 June 2021 We carried out this inspection 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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3 June 2021 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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