Childminder in Milton Keynes

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On 9 November 2021, we carried out an inspection and found the provider was not meeting some of these requirements. The report and inspection outcome have been published. Following the inspection, we served a welfare requirements notice on 16 November 2021. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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ensure the premises both indoors and outdoors are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises, while complying with requirements of health and safety legislation (including fire

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gain a secure knowledge of the safeguarding procedures in line with The Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP)

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undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure that quality learning experiences are provided for children

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implement effective systems for reflection to identify strengths and weaknesses to rapidly drive improvement.

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Summary of outcome

On 24 November 2021, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. The focus of the call was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions, raised at their last inspection. On 9 December 2021, we followed up the telephone call with an unannounced regulatory visit to the premises.

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Summary of outcome

We found the garden had been cleared of broken toys and household items, and a new fence has been put up to ensure the area is secure. The premises have been cleaned and re-organised, to create more space for children to play, and the fire exits are free from obstruction.

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The childminder has updated her knowledge of child protection procedures, including the contact details for the relevant agencies.

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Online training has been completed, this has helped the childminder improve her understanding of the early years curriculum.

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The childminder has begun to complete an audit of her practice to help identify her strengths and weaknesses. She has also developed a questionnaire for parents to complete, to seek their views of the service provided.

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We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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