Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the need to keep her environment safe for all children who attend and provides learning opportunities based on their interests and learning needs. She discusses the varied activities she will provide, both in her home and on trips out and how they will promote children's development. The childminder explains how she will adapt her teaching to meet the different ages and development needs of all children who attend. n The childminder explains how she would support children to develop a good understanding of appropriate behaviour. She discusses the strategies she will use such as positive reinforcement through praise and rewards. The childminder understands how children's behaviour can be linked to their emotions and explains how she will encourage children to discuss their feelings and how the resulting behaviours may impact on others. n The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's progress to

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identify their areas of strength and development needs. She discusses the strategies she would adopt to further support children's development including completing additional training and seeking advice from other professionals. n The childminder discusses how she will support children to develop healthy lifestyles. She explains how she will provide healthy meals and snacks and encourage children to be involved in food preparation. The childminder will provide children with plenty of opportunity for outdoor play and physical exercise on trips to local parks and continuous access to the secure garden. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. She discusses how she will share essential assessments of children's progress in order to provide a consistent approach to their learning. The childminder explains how she will communicate

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This provision meets requirements

with parents, providing them with detailed information about children's time in her care. n The childminder discusses how she will plan her teaching based on children's interests and learning needs. She understands the importance of providing children with social experiences to promote their understanding of cooperative play. The childminder discusses how she will provide children with rich learning opportunities, including trips to group play sessions and the local library. n The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and referral processes. She demonstrates robust knowledge of how to identify if a child may be at risk from harm. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with all essential training, including first-aid and child protection training, and is aware of specific local safeguarding concerns.

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This provision meets requirements

20 June 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 EY469600 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10398200 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 8 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Dunstable. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 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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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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Inspection activities

20 June 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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