Childminder EY441760

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of how children learn best. She discusses how she will plan learning opportunities based on children's interests and explains how she will adapt her teaching to ensure she meets the different ages and needs of all children in her care. The childminder understands the importance of developing children's confidence in social situations. She will provide opportunities for children to practise skills such as taking turns and playing cooperatively at various group sessions. She understands the importance of this in preparing children for their next stage of learning. n The childminder ensures all areas of the setting are safe for children. She understands the importance of using age-appropriate equipment. The childminder confidently discusses the processes she has in place to ensure children are safe when sleeping and eating. She outlines the daily risk

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assessments she will complete to ensure the environment continues to meet the specific needs of all children. n The childminder understands the impact children's emotions has on their behaviour. She discusses how she will support children to understand their feelings and the impact unwanted behaviour has on themselves and others. The childminder states she will be a good role model for children, demonstrating kind and respectful behaviours. She plans to offer praise and positive reinforcement to embed her teaching of appropriate behaviour. n Children's progress will be monitored regularly. The childminder explains how this will enable her to identify gaps in children's development. She will use these findings to plan activities and teaching to further promote children's learning. The childminder understands the importance of completing essential written assessments when children are between the ages of two and three. She

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discusses how she will share her findings with parents and other professionals, and understands how this will support children to make good progress. n The childminder understands the importance of communicating effectively with parents from the start. She explains how gathering information about children's early experiences and routines at home will support them to settle well in her care. The childminder discusses the methods she will use to provide information regarding children's progress and daily routines as well as sharing ideas about how to promote children's learning further at home. n The childminder has experience in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains how she will work closely with parents and other professionals when identifying additional needs and accessing precise support. The childminder understands how this will support children to make the

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best possible progress. n Children's safety and well-being is paramount. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk from harm. She explains the correct referral process to follow when escalating her concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by completing safeguarding and paediatric first-aid

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13 September 2025 training within the required time scales. Her policies reflect any changes in legislation, so parents remain fully informed about her safeguarding procedures. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to develop healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide healthy home cooked meals and snacks that children will help prepare. The childminder acknowledges how this will better support children to understand the importance of healthy diets. The childminder will provide children with opportunities to be active. She explains how children will have continuous access to outdoor play and enjoy trips out within the local community.

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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 EY441760 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10407883 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 21 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and works from the home of her co-childminder in Dunstable. 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 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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13 September 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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