Childminder in Milton Keynes

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. n The childminder intends to use her many years experience of childminding and her recent training in the learning and development requirements to provide a range of activities to help children learn and develop. She explains how she will support children of all ages to make good progress. The childminder is aware of her role in supporting children's continual progress from their individual starting points. 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 of her home to ensure that children's safety is promoted. n The childminder is aware of how to help children to manage and learn about

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their own feelings and behaviour. She understands how to be a positive role model in explaining boundaries and expectations. The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children to value and respect each other's differences. n The childminder fully understands how to promote children's good health through physical activities, handwashing procedures and healthy snacks. She intends to make use of the several nearby parks to give children regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder intends to work closely with parents, providers and other professionals. She plans to share information in a range of ways. She knows how to promote good continuity for children in their care and learning between the settings they attend. n The childminder understands how to evaluate the effectiveness of her practice to identify areas for further development. She values the support that she has

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This provision meets requirements

received from the local authority. She recognises the benefits of reviewing her work and making ongoing improvements. The childminder discusses the importance of listening to the views and opinions of parents and children to help her to evaluate her practice.

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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 141515 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10119405 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 3 Date of previous inspection 5 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in the village of New Bradwell, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers childcare from Monday to Friday all year round. There are currently no early years 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 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 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 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

16 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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16 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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