Childminder in Bedford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of risk assessment to enable her to provide a safe environment for children. For example, she explains how she would use stairgates to prevent children from having unsupervised access to upstairs. n The childminder explains how she would plan various trips out in the community, to local parks and playgroups. She discusses the importance of children meeting new people and having the opportunity to make new friends to support children's social development. n The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of healthy practice. For example, she plans to provide a well-balanced menu for children when at the setting. The childminder would work with families who prefer to send a packed lunch for children. She explains that she will ask parents to send a healthy and nutritious meal for children and she will support parents to do this by sharing factual information.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses how she will support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands how to access information to complete referrals to other professionals, if needed. She also understands how to differentiate learning opportunities to ensure they are accessible and meaningful to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder has organised resources at low level and discusses how she will encourage children to be independent and to make choices about their play and learning. Furthermore, the childminder explains how she will encourage children to carry out tasks for themselves, such as feeding and dressing themselves, to promote independence. n The childminder explains how she welcomes families into her setting and intends to offer visits to the setting prior to children starting. She will gather useful information from parents, to help her plan exciting and meaningful learning

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This provision meets requirements

opportunities for children from the start. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's speech and language development. She plans to use singing and reading to enhance her teaching and to promote a wide vocabulary for all children. Additionally, the childminder discusses the importance of early reading for young children. She discusses the benefits reading can have on children's imagination and language skills and plans to read with children every day. n The childminder plans to share information with other settings that children attend. She understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to support children well. n The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date and relevant. She has recently updated her first-aid training and has attended various webinars relating to children's learning and development, to help her provide a varied curriculum.

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This provision meets requirements

23 April 2025 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 2720840 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10388806 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 2023 and lives in Bedford. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm. The childminder provides government funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder provided the inspector with a tour of the setting and discussed her risk assessments. n The inspector viewed relevant paperwork to ensure the childminder is meeting the requirements of her registration. n The childminder demonstrated her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder discussed the learning opportunities she would provide for children.

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Inspection activities

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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23 April 2025 23 April 2025 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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