Childminder in Bedford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she completes further training and reads formal updates to aid her in maintaining her knowledge and meeting the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She details how she plans to use her childcare experience and qualification to continue to inform her work with children. n The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of safeguarding. She explains how she would recognise potential welfare concerns and report these to the correct agency. She regularly completes safeguarding training, enabling her to understand wider issues, such as radicalisation and the possible risks associated with use of the internet. n The childminder details how she will keep children safe. For example, she plans to continue to carry out daily safety checks of her home. She has kept an assortment of toys and equipment and explains how she plans to continue to

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This provision meets requirements

review these to ensure that they are appropriate for children to use. n The childminder has relevant policies and procedures in place. She describes how she regularly reviews these and makes sure that they are up to date. The childminder has maintained the paperwork to aid her in keeping necessary records, such as daily registers. She details how she intends to work in partnership with parents to ensure that she provides appropriate and consistent care for children and promotes their learning and development. n The childminder describes the procedures she will use to assess children's progress and to plan activities that relate to their interests and help build on their knowledge and skills. The childminder explains how she plans to support children to develop their language and communication skills. For example, she details how she will talk with children about their play and encourage them to build sentences.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she intends to support children in understanding their behaviour and the effects of their actions. She describes how she proposes to be a positive role model to children and aid them in recognising and respecting differences. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she plans to promote children's health and their understanding of the relevance of healthy practices. For example, she explains how she will offer children healthy options at snack time and talk with them about the effects different foods have on their bodies.

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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 EY448343 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10351693 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 8 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She is registered to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 this provider. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she intends 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 and talked with the childminder about how she plans to keep children safe. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.

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Inspection activities

1 July 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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