Childminder in Milton Keynes

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Unique reference number EY267740 Inspection date 25/06/2009 Inspector Dorcas Forgan

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll 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 children on roll, 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 if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2003. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and their three children aged 16 months and twins of eight years and a niece of 14 years, in, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Shops, toddler groups, a park, library and other amenities lie within walking distance. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the ground floor and one room on the first floor of the three storey house is used for childminding. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. Her registration permits her to care for two children in the early years age range, at any one time. She currently has no children on roll.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder does not meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage as her first aid qualification has expired. The childminder demonstrated an understanding of how to provide play experiences and activities that will help children to make progress. However, she has not attended any training, or received any information about the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and promote their good health. She has developed the required documentation to include consent forms with regard to emergency treatment and advice. The childminder demonstrates effectively how she will provide an inclusive service and work closely with parents and other carers in partnership. The childminder demonstrates her capacity for improvement; she has identified the need to up date her knowledge and qualifications.

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (Suitable people)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 06/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 Take action as specified in Early Years section 06/08/2009  record and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect 06/08/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 Take action as specified in Early Years section 06/08/2009  record and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect 06/08/2009

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