Childminder in Milton Keynes

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not operate thorough and reliable recruitment and induction procedures for new assistants. She is unaware when assistants have not completed all required information to allow Ofsted to check their suitability. Furthermore, the childminder does not recognise that her assistant's first-aid training is unsuitable because it does not relate specifically to administering paediatric first aid. n The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance in her care. This impacts negatively on her ability to keep children safe and demonstrate that she is consistently meeting safe adult-to-child ratios. n The childminder understands safeguarding and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare to her Local Safeguarding Children Board. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to observe children and plan for their learning.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder explains the ways she has previously supported children's communication and language skills, such as sounding out the first letter of a word to help with children's pronunciation. n The childminder is able to discuss her approach to managing children's behaviour. She uses stickers and praise to help children to know when they have done well. The childminder explains how positive praise helps to promote children's good behaviour. n The childminder explains ways she intends to encourage parents' involvement in their children's learning, such as supporting older children with their homework from school. n The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children about the diverse world they live in. She explains previous activities she has provided for children to help them to learn about different faith, cultures and celebrations.

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This 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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Due date

27 November 2019 monitor the induction arrangements for assistants to ensure all required checks are complete and that the assistants have the correct first-aid training to fulfil their role 18/12/2019

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Due date

maintain an accurate record of children's hours of attendance. 18/12/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453060 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10107927 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 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Springfield in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The childminder is available to care for children from 6am to 10pm every day, including weekends, throughout most of the year. The childminder works occasionally with one assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the areas used for childminding and discussed the risk assessments the childminder undertakes. n Records, documents and information about the suitability of the childminder, household members and assistants were viewed by the inspector. n A range of learning activities were discussed and the inspector looked at information and documentation the childminder intends to use to support the assessment of children's learning and development.

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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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Inspection activities

27 November 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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