Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2018 10 August 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of local procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder knows that children learn in different ways. She understands how to observe and assess children's development to support their next stage of learning. She explains how she would plan a range of interesting activities and experiences to meet children's needs.  The childminder understands how to help children gain skills for future learning and prepare them for their eventual move to school.  The childminder demonstrates commitment to working in partnership with parents.  The childminder recognises the importance of promoting positive behaviour and teaching children to be respectful of differences between themselves and others.  The childminder knows how to keep her skills up to date and the importance of

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The provision meets requirements

evaluating her provision and making improvements.

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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 parts of the childminder's home that she plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector looked at policies and procedures the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441443 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1131799 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 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Olney, Buckinghamshire. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder is registered to receive funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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