Childminder in Milton Keynes

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has allowed her first-aid qualification and her public liability insurance to lapse while she is not minding children. This is a breach of requirements. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her knowledge of safeguarding issues. The childminder makes the most of training available through her current workplace to keep her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection up to date. She understands the risks to children's welfare and the process for reporting any concerns. n The childminder intends to use a wide range of appropriate techniques to manage children's behaviour. n The childminder currently works with older children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She describes how she intends to use her transferrable skills from her current employment to implement appropriate teaching techniques for younger children. These include monitoring children's

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progress and planning activities that link to their interests and support their learning. n The childminder intends to help children of all ages make good progress. She demonstrates that she understands child development and knows how to provide challenging and enjoyable activities. The childminder recognises how important it is for children to develop good communication and language skills. She is able to identify when children need more support and how she can help them to become confident talkers, in preparation for their future learning and the move to school. n Working in partnership with parents and carers is important to the childminder. During the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, she has seen first-hand, the benefits of maintaining communication with parents and students, for example via internet calls. n The childminder plans to help children learn about keeping themselves healthy and how exercise benefits their bodies.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has a range of toys and equipment to support her in caring for children. She understands the importance of checking all areas to ensure that children's safety is promoted. n The childminder intends to review her work and make ongoing improvements.

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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

obtain an appropriate first-aid qualification 30/06/2021

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Due date

obtain public liability insurance. 11/06/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538289 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10193779 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Monkston Park, Milton Keynes. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. There are no children on roll.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of the home that are available for childminding. The inspector talked to the childminder about resources and equipment used. n The childminder showed the inspector policies and documents used when caring for children and the inspector saw documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector talked with the childminder talked about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Inspection activities

4 June 2021 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

4 June 2021 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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