Childminder EY501352

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussing previous activities and future plans, the childminder is able to explain how she intends to plan for children's learning. The childminder shows a good awareness of how to observe children to review their progress. She understands the importance of preparing children to be independent and ready for moving on to school. n The childminder confidently talks about how she intends to implement clear rules and boundaries for children. She explains how she believes this supports children to think about their actions and behave well. n Through discussion, the childminder shows her understanding of the importance of teaching children about their feelings and emotions to support their personal, social and emotional development. n The childminder has a settling-in procedure to help children to separate from their parents with confidence. She explains that children need to be well rested and emotionally able to learn.

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This provision meets requirements

n A range of resources are available that reflect diversity. The childminder talks about previous activities where children learnt about different countries and cultures by looking at different foods. n The childminder has a good understanding about how to safeguard children. She has attended recent training to refresh her knowledge and talks confidently about how to report any concerns about children's welfare to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder risk assesses her home and is aware of how to maintain a safe environment for children to play.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501352 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10097278 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

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

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Newport Pagnell. She provides care five days a week, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and any plans for improvement. n The inspector confirmed there was evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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