Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 1 August 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder visits a childminding friend to observe her working and keep her practice up to date. She has recently renewed her first-aid qualification as required. She understands the possible threats to children's welfare and the process for reporting any safeguarding and child protection concerns to the relevant authorities. n The childminder describes how she intends to use appropriate teaching techniques. These include finding out what children know and can do and planning activities that link to their interests and abilities to support their learning. n The childminder maintains appropriate paperwork and procedures. She describes how she reviews these to ensure that they support her in understanding children's needs and keeping the required documentation. n The childminder understands how to help children learn about managing their behaviour and keeping themselves fit and healthy. n The childminder has a range of toys, books and equipment to support her in caring for

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children. She understands the importance of checking all areas of her home to ensure that children's safety is promoted. n The childminder knows to review her work and make ongoing improvements. She intends to join a professional organisation to support her in this.

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This 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. Inspection activities

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n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these. n The inspector looked at some of the documentation used by the childminder when caring for children and looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541998 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10090229 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Bletchley, close to the centre of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She offers care five days a week, all year round, except family holidays and Christmas.

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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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