Childminder EY464757

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2017 26 November 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice. For example, she attends training to improve her professional knowledge. She has addressed the actions from the last inspection. She now has systems in place to record information for each child.  The childminder understands safeguarding matters and knows the signs and symptoms that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She understands the procedures to follow to report concerns to the relevant agencies.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers. She is aware of the need to provide parents with regular feedback about their children's care and learning.  The childminder knows how to plan activities based on children's individual needs. She knows how to use assessments to target the next steps in each child's learning.  The childminder understands how to encourage good behaviour and support children's

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The provision meets requirements

self-care skills to prepare them for the next stages of their learning and school. She recognises the importance of teaching children about staying safe.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home she uses for children's care.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures, and suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464757 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1073126 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates from her home in Oldbrook, Milton Keynes. She is available to work all week, including weekends from 8.30am to 6.30pm and can provide overnight care. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification. There were no children present at the time of the inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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