Childminder in Luton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder regularly reviews her knowledge and demonstrates a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. She explains how she would assess children's progress and plan activities that support them in taking the next steps in their learning and in making good progress. n The childminder details how she would build her understanding of each child and their experiences and then offer further learning opportunities that help to extend their knowledge and skills. She explains how she will support children to develop their speech and language skills, for example, through reading together and singing. n The childminder has completed further training and, through discussion, demonstrates a sound awareness of safeguarding. She explains the process she would follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. She

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demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibility to contact relevant agencies and shows a commitment to do this whenever needed, in order to safeguard children. n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of behaviour management. She describes how she would support children in understanding their emotions and in developing the skills to understand and manage their behaviour. She explains that this would include working in partnership with parents and any other childcare providers, to ensure a consistent approach. n The childminder details how she plans to carry out risk assessments of all areas of her home used by children. She has an appropriate variety of toys and demonstrates how she will make sure these are easily accessible to children. Additionally, the childminder has kept relevant equipment to support her in caring for children. This includes appropriate equipment for children needing to

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sleep. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's health. She details how she will provide healthy food for children and also help them to understand about healthy lifestyles. n The childminder has reviewed the policies and paperwork she intends to use to ensure she keeps all relevant records. She explains how she intends to seek feedback from children and parents and use this to help her make further improvements in her provision for children.

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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 EY556642 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10218017 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 0 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 for children and viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Inspection activities

18 May 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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18 May 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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