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n The childminder has clear ideas about how she will assess children's starting points and track their development. She is aware of the need to adapt activities for different age ranges and that every child is to be treated as an individual with their own learning style. Through her own evaluation and observations, she will identify children's next steps. She will re-visit them regularly to ensure they remain relevant and that children are making the best progress. n The childminder describes how she will teach children about equality and diversity through the celebration and exploration of different festivals, cultures, and religions. She will focus on ensuring the children are exposed to a variety of new and interesting experiences and discussions. She understands the importance of British values and the impact the teaching of these can have on children. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding about how to

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support the children in leading healthy and active lifestyles. She explains how she intends to provide healthy snacks and activities and talk about the human body and exercise. Children will have regular opportunities to visit local parks and the library, to go on nature walks, to play in the garden with the apparatus and attend the zoo. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and professionals 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 and how her settling-in procedures consider every family and their individual needs. 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, such as the dangers of exposure to extreme views and

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radicalisation. She has a secure understanding about how she plans to teach children ways to keep themselves safe. She completes regular risk assessments of the environment and has all necessary safety equipment in place. n The childminder has attended a good variety of relevant training to ensure her professional development and knowledge remains up to date. She explains how she will evaluate and continually improve her practice. She recognises her own strengths and continues to identify new training ideas alongside this.

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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 EY336262 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10264075 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 22 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Eaton Bray. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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 viewed the areas on the premises that will be used for childminding and discussed the resources 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 discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector looked at evidence of qualifications and suitability checks. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about 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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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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