Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She attends training about safeguarding and child protection to ensure her knowledge is updated. The childminder knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare, or an allegation is made against herself or any other household members. n The childminder has established a clear curriculum that helps children build on what they know and can do and be ready for the move to school. The childminder demonstrates how she will check children's progress regularly and use this in planning so that they continue to move forward in their learning and development. n The childminder demonstrates how she will gather information from parents to help her establish what children know and can do when they start. She describes how she will use this information to sequence children's learning and keep parents fully informed about how they can support ongoing learning at home.

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The childminder demonstrates how she works in partnership with parents. n The childminder demonstrates how she provides a safe environment for children, including how she risk assesses for outings she takes children on. n The childminder describes how she will help children to develop healthy routines and lifestyles. For example, children have grown fruit and vegetables with the childminder which they nurture, harvest and eat. The childminder identifies that some children prefer to learn outside and provides them with a range of outdoor activities that help to support their physical development and well-being. n The childminder demonstrates how she will inspire a love of books and reading in children. She makes a wide range of books available to children and encourages them to look at books every day. The childminder understands how reading stories helps children to build a good vocabulary and deepen their

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understanding as well as inspire their imaginations and provide a strong foundation for their future education. n The childminder is committed to her continued professional development. She regularly reflects on her practice to identify areas for improvement. She attends regular training to develop her knowledge and skills.

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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 EY490324 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10305570 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 26 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Stotfold. She operates her provision all year round from 8am 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 provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home and equipment used for childminding purposes. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she will deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements, looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training, and evidence of the suitability of members of the household. n The childminder discussed how she will work in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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Inspection activities

22 February 2024 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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22 February 2024 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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