Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of safeguarding or child protection procedures. She does not know how to correctly respond if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder is not aware of safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements for the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She does not know how she would plan a range of activities to support children's development across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder does not understand the importance of keeping her professional development and skills up to date. Despite this, the childminder has a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder explains how she would ensure children benefit from outdoor play. For example, she plans to take children on regular visits to the park or

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offer opportunities to play in her garden. n The childminder describes how she aims to offer an inclusive service and help children to learn to respect and value differences between themselves and others. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the importance of developing positive partnerships with parents. She knows about sharing a written summary with them for their child's progress check and discussing any concerns she may have about their child's development. n The childminder has a secure understanding of when to make notifications to Ofsted. For example, she understands the need to notify Ofsted when there is a change of premises as well as a change in circumstances of people living in the house. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of assessing risks. For example, she explains that she intends to use a stairgate to prevent children accessing the stairs in her home.

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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

ensure that procedures to safeguard children are in line with guidance set out by local safeguarding partners, including the action to take when there are safeguarding concerns about a child 16/02/2023

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Due date

take action to update knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding matters 16/02/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to ensure that children benefit from experiences that help them to make good progress in their learning 23/03/2023

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Due date

undertake professional development opportunities to improve knowledge and understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. 23/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420921 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10265155 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 25 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Bedfordshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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 evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as her first-aid certificate. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder regarding safeguarding. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she would support children's learning.

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Inspection activities

23 January 2023 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

23 January 2023 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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