Childminder in Milton Keynes

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to further improving her practice and enhancing her knowledge. For example, she attended training to find out about the revised early years foundation stage framework and this has helped her to plan the curriculum. She conducts her own research and reading to keep up to date with developments in education. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the different areas of learning. Through discussion, she describes opportunities that she provides to support children's physical development. For instance, to support children's large-muscle skills, she ensures children have access to play equipment to help them to learn to climb up steps. To support children's small-muscle skills, she provides opportunities for them to learn to pick up items between their thumb and finger during their play. n The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and suitable for children

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This provision meets requirements

each day. She explains how she completes daily checks in areas that children use. She confidently describes the adaptations she makes to toys and equipment to ensure they are suitable for younger children. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children's behaviour. For example, she promotes positive behaviour and talks about strategies that she uses to help children begin to manage their own feelings and recognise the impact that their behaviour may have on others. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children to develop the skills to manage their personal care in preparation for the next stages of their education. She works alongside parents well to support children when they are ready to learn to use the toilet. She places importance upon children learning to dress themselves and be able to manage everyday routines, such as handwashing. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child protection issues.

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This provision meets requirements

She is familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures and she knows who to contact in the event of concerns regarding children's welfare. She is able to talk about signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views and behaviours. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation were to be made against herself or a member of her family.

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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 EY482767 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10225294 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 1 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care from Monday to Wednesday, 8am until 6pm, during term time only. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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 had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home that children use. The childminder explained how she ensures that the premises are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she plans the curriculum and how she evaluates children's progress. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she develops partnerships with parents.

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Inspection activities

7 April 2022 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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