Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion and documentation, the childminder demonstrates how she has kept up to date with the requirements of her registration. For example, she is currently undertaking a relevant qualification at level 3. She has undertaken much relevant training since registration, which enables her to clearly explain how she will keep children safe in her care and support their learning needs. The childminder explains how she has risk assessed her home to prevent children from having access to unsafe items, and to promote their hygiene. She shows a good knowledge of child protection matters and understands how to recognise and refer signs of concern about children to relevant agencies to seek support for any child who may need it. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of working in partnership with the parents of any child she cares for. She explains how she would share information about children's learning and development with parents

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using a range of methods according to parental preference. She understands how to work with any other settings or professionals involved in children's lives to give children continuity in their care and education. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she would support all children's language development. She would help children to hear lots of spoken language around them, and how she would use songs, rhymes and stories to support children to build a broad vocabulary. She describes how she would make sure that children who speak English as an additional language hear and use their home languages, while they develop confidence in English. She understands how to obtain support for any child who may not be developing as expected, to help them to catch up. n The childminder describes how she would support children's physical development. For example, she would provide plenty of opportunities for indoor

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and outdoor exercise to help develop their large muscles. This would include yoga sessions indoors, and access to large play equipment at local parks to help them develop coordination. She would also support children's small-muscle development by helping them to manipulate dough and using cutters, and other tools to help them use these safely and accurately. n The childminder is able to demonstrate her good understanding of how to meet children's learning needs, to help them to build on what they already know and can do, and how to support them to be ready for their next stage in learning. For example, in addition to implementing a broad curriculum based on children's needs, she explains how she would support children to be independent, to get themselves dressed, to be able to listen to instructions and stories, to be able to focus for short periods of time and to regulate emotions. She explains how she

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would give children lots of practise to put coats and shoes on. She describes how she will be a good role model to children, and help them to follow clear rules and boundaries, to support them to feel secure and to know what is expected of them.

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This provision meets requirements

11 March 2024 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 2660803 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10333008 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 2021. She lives in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. She operates from Monday to Friday, 8am 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. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these. n The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring for children and viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members. n The childminder and the inspector talked about training that the childminder has attended since registration and discussed how she has used this to improve her knowledge and practice.

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Inspection activities

11 March 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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Inspection activities

11 March 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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