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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to recognise potential signs that children may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes statutory training to keep her safeguarding knowledge relevant and up to date. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows how to provide a broad curriculum based on children's ages and stages of development. The childminder talks about how she provides activities that are tailored to children's individual learning needs and interests. n The childminder understands how exercise and fresh air benefits children's health and well-being. She talks about the importance of children exploring the natural world. She feels this is important for building strong mental health in children and adults. n The childminder has effective procedures in place to keep children safe. She

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regularly risk assesses her home and garden and removes any hazards she identifies. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping parents informed about children's progress to ensure continuity of their care and learning. n The childminder explains how she will support children's communication and language skills. She uses songs and rhymes with babies and young children to encourage them to use their voices. Older children will have opportunities to talk about their experiences. The childminder states it is important for children to know they can freely express their ideas and views. n The childminder understands how to track children's ongoing development and identify what they need to learn next. She knows how to gain useful information from parents about children's early experiences, to help her to identify children's starting points in learning.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY421074 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10132526 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Kempston, Bedfordshire. She offers flexible care on Monday to Saturday, all year round, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluations. n The inspector and childminder looked at areas of the house and garden that are used when caring for children. They talked about how the childminder organises her environment and the learning opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to consider her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's safeguarding procedures, complaints policy and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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15 November 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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15 November 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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