Childminder in Milton Keynes

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a strong understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has a secure knowledge of the seven areas of learning. For example, she describes how to plan a range of stimulating activities appropriate to children's age and stage of development. The childminder knows how to adapt her approach to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder knows how to support children's physical and emotional well- being. For instance, she understands that children benefit from feeling welcome in her home and from opportunities to play in the fresh air. She describes how she can help children to learn to manage their personal needs, in preparation for their eventual move to school. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting positive behaviour in her home. She demonstrates a secure understanding of how to encourage good

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behaviour and help children to learn to manage their feelings. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how to promote positive partnerships with parents. For instance, she explains how she would find out about children's interests and achievements before they start attending. She explains the importance of regularly discussing children's learning and care needs with parents. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She completes appropriate professional development to help ensure she has an awareness of wider safeguarding issues. She is familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures, should she need to raise a concern about children's welfare. The childminder knows how to respond to any potential allegation against herself or a member of her household. n The childminder knows how to ensure her home is safe and ready for children each day. For instance, she describes how she identifies and minimises risks to

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This provision meets requirements

children in her home and garden. She has procedures in place to help ensure that her home environment is secure. The childminder has a good understanding of what she needs to consider to help her keep children safe on outings.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY407275 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10210531 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 13 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Springfield, Milton Keynes. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5pm term time only. She accepts funding for the provision of free education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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. 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 discussed the childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector parts of her home that she uses when caring for children. She talked to the inspector about her ongoing risk assessments to ensure her home is safe and suitable for children.

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18 November 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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18 November 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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