Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has maintained her policies and procedures. She has paperwork in place to keep all required records, such as a daily record of children's attendance. She explains how she will seek feedback from parents and children and use this to inform any changes she makes. However, the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification is out of date by a number of weeks. This means she does not meet all requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. n The childminder demonstrates a secure awareness of safeguarding, including wider concerns, such as female genital mutilation. She completes training in order to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder describes how she would recognise potential concerns about children's welfare and report these to the relevant professional. n The childminder is experienced and details how she reflects on her knowledge and reads relevant materials, so that she has a clear understanding of how to

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promote children's learning and development. She explains how she plans to check children's progress and plan learning opportunities that help them to take the next developmental step. n The childminder describes how she intends to understand children's interests and preferred ways of learning and use this information to offer them further opportunities that build on their knowledge and skills. She details how she plans to support children to develop their language and communication skills, for example, through talking about their play. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates an effective understanding of behaviour management. She describes how she intends to support children to understand the possible effects of their behaviour and develop the skills to manage this themselves. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the significance of promoting children's health. She details how she would offer children healthy

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food options and help them to understand the relevance of healthy lifestyles, such as healthy eating and good oral hygiene. n The childminder has maintained a variety of toys and details how these will be accessible to children. She has appropriate equipment in place to support her in caring for children. Through discussion, the childminder illustrates how she would check that the areas of her home and garden used by children remain safe.

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This provision does not meet requirements

29 June 2023 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

complete an appropriate paediatric first- aid course. 31/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373303 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10276550 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 20 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Marston Moretaine. 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 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 provider's setting. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she plans to assess children's progress and promote their learning. n The inspector viewed areas of the home and garden that will be used for childminding. She viewed a selection of toys and equipment used when childminding. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and proof of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

29 June 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

29 June 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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