Childminder in Milton Keynes

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she plans to continually undertake further training courses and make ongoing improvements to the environment for children in her home. n The childminder has been proactive in securing the renewal of her first-aid qualification and has maintained her public liability insurance to meet the requirements for registration. n The childminder places a high value on the benefits of teaching children about healthy eating habits. She introduces children to a wide range of foods with which they are unfamiliar and promotes 'Fruity Fridays' for her mindees. n The childminder helps children to understand how physical exercise in the fresh air benefits their bodies. She confidently explains how she intends to use a wide range of appropriate techniques to manage children's behaviour. n The childminder demonstrates her secure understanding of child development and discusses how to plan activities based on what children know and can do.

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This provision meets requirements

She intends to observe and assess children, to help them to make progress in their learning. 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 Working in partnership with parents and carers is important to the childminder. She values the importance of 'being on the same page' with parents. n The childminder maintains appropriate paperwork and procedures. She describes how she reviews these to ensure that they support her in understanding children's needs and keeping the required documentation. n The childminder understands how to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for children. She places great importance on making sure children feel valued and learn to respect similarities and differences in others. n The childminder has experience of making referrals to the appropriate

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This provision meets requirements

authorities and maintains her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder uses training available through her membership of a professional organisation to keep her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection up to date. She demonstrates a good awareness of the possible threats to children's welfare.

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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 EY560768 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10190808 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in her 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

15 July 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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15 July 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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