Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she reads formal updates to aid her in keeping her knowledge current and to support her in meeting the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She describes how she intends to use her childcare experience and qualification to inform her daily work with children. n Through discussion, the childminder shows she has a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She details how she would identify potential concerns in a child's life and report these to the correct professional. She explains how she refreshes her safeguarding knowledge, for example, through reading associated literature. This enables her to understand wider concerns, such as radicalisation and the potential risks associated with the use of the internet. n The childminder explains how she plans to keep children safe. For example, she details daily safety checks, including risk assessments of any outings. She shows

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how she and her co-childminder have kept a variety of toys and equipment and details how she will continue to review these, ensuring that they are safe and appropriate for children to access. n The childminder shows that she has policies and procedures in place. She describes how she uses the most recent updates to review these and check that they are useful and relevant. The childminder has maintained paperwork to aid her in keeping required records, such as daily attendance registers. She explains how she plans to work with parents and share information to ensure that she provides suitable care for children and promotes their development. n The childminder describes how she will assess children's progress and offer them activities that reflect their interests and help build on their knowledge. She details how she will support children to develop their language and communication skills. For example, she explains how she will use songs and

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stories to help children build their vocabulary. n Through discussion, the childminder shows how she plans to support children in understanding their behaviour and emotions and the potential effect they have on others. She explains how children respond to their environment and, subsequently, how she intends to be a positive role model and aid children in appreciating and respecting differences. n The childminder confirms how she will promote children's health and their understanding of healthy practices. For example, she details how she intends to offer children healthy options at snack and mealtimes and use these times as an opportunity to talk about the effects and benefits of different foods.

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This provision meets requirements

10 December 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 EY494427 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10367825 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 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and provides childcare from the home of her co-childminder in Dunstable. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed areas of the co-childminder's 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 talked with the childminder about how she intends to assess children's progress and promote their learning. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. She talked with the childminder about how she plans to work with her co-childminder and any assistants.

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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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10 December 2024 10 December 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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