Childminder EY438682

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2018 24 July 2017

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The provision does not meet requirements

 Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has updated some of her safeguarding knowledge and understanding. However, she is still not clear on when, and who to report, child protection concerns to, including allegations made against herself. This means that children may be at risk of harm.  The childminder has some policies and procedures in place. However, there is not a process in place to support self-evaluation to enable the childminder to identify areas for development to meet the statutory requirements.  The childminder does not provide sufficient resources that are appropriate and suitable for the age of the children who attend. This means that children are very limited in the opportunities they have to play and learn effectively.  The childminder has recently introduced a system to observe, assess and plan activities that support children's learning. However, this is at the very early stages and has yet to

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The provision does not meet requirements

be used to test its effectiveness.  The childminder has implemented a process to complete, and share with parents, the statutory progress check, carried out between the age of two and three years. This means that children can receive the extra help they need early enough to prepare children for the next stage in their development.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminders understanding of safeguarding and her systems to keep children safe.  The inspector reviewed written policies the childminder had and discussed how this information is shared with parents.  The inspector observed the premises and reviewed the resources on offer to children.  The inspector discussed how the childminder will use their new observation, assessment and planning process to ensure all children make progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438682 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1119701 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Conniburrow are of Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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