Little Robins Childcare

Inspection of Little Robins Childcare The Robins Children Centre, Glovers Lane, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7QL

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider, who is also the manager, ensures staff understand the importance of keeping children safe and responding promptly to any concerns about a child's welfare. Staff are able to identify signs of potential abuse or neglect and know how to share any concerns to keep children safe. n Staff understand how to provide a safe and secure environment for children. They know it is important to minimise risks and supervise children appropriately. n The provider understands the importance of building strong partnerships with parents and staff at schools children also attend. She knows this is important to ensure continuity of care for children and to ensure children's individual needs can be met. n Staff demonstrate they can provide a range of fun activities, suitable for children before or after a day at school. For example, staff know that some children will want to play energetically, and others will need to rest or play quietly. Staff

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show they can provide a range of resources that will meet the differing needs of children and that children will enjoy. n Staff understand the importance of building warm relationships with children, so that children feel welcome and valued. Staff understand this helps ensure high levels of well-being. n The provider knows how to promote children's good health. She understands the importance of providing healthy and nutritious snacks and teaching children the importance of following robust hygiene routines. n The provider knows it is important to support children to be tolerant and respectful of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. She understands the benefits of children learning about their own and other cultures. n The provider values her team. She knows how to make staff feel appreciated.

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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 2534165 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10208536 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Humberstone, Stephanie

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reference number

Telephone number 01908 318758 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Robins Childcare registered in 2019. It is situated adjacent to Heelands school, Milton Keynes. It is open before and after school, during term time and all day for some weeks of the school holidays. There are four members of staff, of whom two hold relevant qualifications at level 5.

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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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The provider discussed with the inspector how she ensures activities and resources meet the needs of children. n Parents shared their views with the inspector, who took these into account. n The inspector spoke with staff to find out about their safeguarding knowledge and their understanding of their role.

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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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28 January 2022 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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