Taylor, Deborah Jane

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She confidently explains how she will organise interesting learning experiences based upon children's interests. The childminder discusses the activities and resources that she will provide, and how she will adapt her teaching to support the various ages and needs of children who may attend. She understands the importance of supporting children's social development and discusses the group activities and trips out she will organise. n The childminder recognises the importance of monitoring children's progress. She understands how this will enable her to provide precise teaching based on children's individual learning needs. The childminder is aware of the essential assessments she must complete and the need to share these with parents. She acknowledges how this allows them to further support children's learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of maintaining close relationships

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with parents. She acknowledges how this is vital in supporting children's well- being. The childminder discusses how she will share essential information with staff at other settings children may attend. She understands how a collaborative approach to children's learning will support them to make good progress. n The childminder explains how she will use positive reinforcement when promoting children's behaviour in her setting. She understands how children's behaviour can be closely linked to their emotional well-being. She discusses how she will use age-appropriate methods to encourage children to explore the effects their behaviour can have on them and others. n The childminder understands her role in supporting children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She discusses how meals and snacks will be nutritious and how she will plan activities that promote children's knowledge of healthy eating. Children will have plenty of opportunity for physical activity. The childminder

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explains how she will support children to understand the positive effects physical activity has on their health and well-being. n The childminder explains how she intends to provide a secure environment for all children who attend. She discusses the risk assessments she will complete of her home and when on trips out and how all resources and equipment will be age-appropriate and safe for children. n The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of how she will safeguard children. She confidently discusses the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk from harm. The childminder understands the correct processes to follow when documenting and reporting safeguarding concerns. She ensures all essential first-aid and safeguarding training are kept up to date to support her knowledge.

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This provision meets requirements

21 May 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 129788 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10394548 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 12 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. She holds an appropriate level 3 early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation including evidence of the suitability of those living at the premises and evidence of essential training. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of children.

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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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21 May 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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