Childminder in Milton Keynes

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has ensured that she has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has completed relevant training to help her recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is familiar with local multi-agency reporting procedures should she need to raise a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder has improved her understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has a secure knowledge of the seven areas of learning. For example, she demonstrates how she would plan a range of stimulating activities that are appropriate to children's age and stage of development. The childminder knows how to adapt her approach to meet the needs of individual children, including those with special educational needs and/ or disabilities. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how to promote positive partnerships with parents. For instance, she explains how she would provide

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This provision meets requirements

regular opportunities to talk with parents about their children's learning and care needs. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting positive behaviour in her home. She demonstrates a secure understanding of how she would develop positive attachments with children and help them to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to prepare children for their eventual move to school. For example, she recognises that she needs to teach children to independently manage their personal needs.

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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 EY481613 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10132642 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 16 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Brooklands, Milton Keynes. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that she plans to use when caring for children. She talked to the inspector about changes she would make to meet children's needs. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, how to recognise different types of abuse and procedures for reporting concerns. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and evidence of training. The inspector checked documentation to confirm the childminder's suitability and that of members of her household.

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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

9 January 2020 9 January 2020 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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