Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has allowed her first-aid qualification to lapse. This does not ensure that, in the event of an accident, the childminder's knowledge about how to provide effective first-aid treatment is up to date. n The childminder describes how she intends to monitor children's development and identify what they can already do and need to learn next, to help to support them to make progress. She explains how she will use assessments and observations of the children at play to plan a range of activities that build on children's individual interests and emerging skills. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of how to support the children in leading healthy and active lifestyles. She explains how she intends to provide healthy snacks and regular physical activities. This will include visits to local music groups, nature walks in the local woods, playing in her garden with the apparatus and attending the library.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands how to safeguard children and who to report any concerns to. She demonstrates a good knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She has a secure understanding of how she plans to teach children ways to keep themselves safe. n The childminder describes how she will teach children to value and respect her home and each other. She describes how she will encourage the children to share toys during play and how she will ensure she is a positive role model to them. She knows how to support children's awareness of good behaviour and to help them learn about the wider world. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and others involved in the children's care and learning, to promote continuity. She further explains how she intends to build relationships with parents through regular and informative contact. n The childminder explains how she will evaluate and continually improve her

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practice and has identified new training courses to help with this.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate. 14/01/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2568110 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10250842 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. She operates from Wednesday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector checked the suitability of the areas of the home to be used for childminding and discussed the toys and equipment available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment, and planning. n The inspector looked at evidence of qualifications and suitability checks. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's development and learning and assess their progress. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to provide

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activities and experiences to support children's learning.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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