Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has limited understanding of the role and responsibilities of their registration. He fails to meet multiple requirements including those in relation to child protection, those relating to notifications to be made to Ofsted, and requirements relating to the suitability of persons living at premises registered for childminding. The childminder has failed to share multiple pieces of significant information with Ofsted, that is likely to affect the suitability of persons living or working on the premises. This means that Ofsted has not been able to assess potential changes to the suitability of persons living on the childminding premises. n The childminder has failed to maintain sufficient knowledge and understanding of child protection matters to enable him to recognise concerns or to take prompt action in the case of a concern. He is unaware of local safeguarding procedures or of how to recognise and report potential signs of concern. This

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increases the risk of delays in sharing information to protect children. As a result, the childminder has failed to follow required procedures to report allegations. n The childminder has failed to maintain required training throughout his registration. For example, he failed to maintain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification for a period of 10 and a half months, including three months during which he cared for children. While he has recently completed this training, the delay reflects the childminder's inability to sustain the requirements of their registration. The childminder has not identified the potential impact of gaps in their knowledge and training and this has led to multiple breaches of requirements. n The provider has maintained some understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. For example, he is aware of how to support young children's language development and to help

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them learn about the world around them. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that he understands how to help children be ready for the next stage in their learning, including school. n Written testimonials from parents demonstrate that they have been satisfied with the care and education that the childminder has offered when he has looked after their children. The childminder demonstrated through written records that he has shared information about children's progress with their parents. However, the childminder has not accurately maintained required documentation. This includes written procedures that he has shared with parents in relation to child protection and managing complaints.

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24 February 2022 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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Due date

ensure that you implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children; this must be in line with the procedures of the local safeguarding partnership and include action to be taken in the case of an allegation against any person living or working on the premises where childcare takes place, to make sure that Ofsted is informed of any allegation of serious harm or abuse within required timescales 16/03/2022

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attend training that enables you to have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity and to respond in a timely and appropriate way 16/03/2022

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ensure that you are familiar with the statutory government guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' to enable you to refer concerns about children to relevant agencies without delay 16/03/2022

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24 February 2022 implement an effective system to ensure that any person who may have regular contact with children (including those living or working on the premises), is suitable; this is with specific reference to informing Ofsted of any information that may affect the suitability of an individual 16/03/2022

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ensure that you maintain sufficient knowledge of your role and responsibilities; this is with specific reference to maintaining required training, for example making sure that you maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification 16/03/2022

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implement a process to ensure that Ofsted is notified of any significant event likely to affect the suitability of a person living or working on the childcare premises 16/03/2022

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maintain the accuracy of any documentation that you use for the safe and efficient management of your registration; this is with specific reference to ensuring that any policies that you share with parents contain accurate information. 16/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562680 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10225379 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Houghton Regis. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He also offers overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions to assess the childminders knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector reviewed written testimonials from parents and took their responses into account. n The inspector viewed areas of the home that have been used for childminding. n The childminder shared a range of documentation that he uses to support their childminding, with the inspector. This included evidence of suitability checks completed on household members, and policies and procedures shared with parents. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and

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steps taken to support children's learning when they have cared for children.

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24 February 2022 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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24 February 2022 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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