Childminder in Milton Keynes

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the signs that mean they may be at risk of harm. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She is fully aware of what to do if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder has knowledge of local and wider safeguarding issues, such as drug trafficking and female genital mutilation. n The childminder recognises the importance of building trusting relationships with parents. For example, she explains how she will use information from parents to help children to settle into her care and make a positive start to their learning. The childminder knows the importance of regularly sharing information about children's progress and experiences with parents. n The childminder describes how she will support children's early education. She understands the importance of observing, assessing, and planning for children's

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next steps in learning. The childminder talks about how she intends to support children's individual interests and introduce them to new experiences, to ensure that they have a broad and balanced curriculum. n The childminder discusses how she will help children to learn about the importance of having a healthy lifestyle. She talks about how she will ensure that they are physically active and have daily opportunities for outdoor play. The childminder explains how she will share information with parents about healthy foods to help them to provide healthy packed lunches. n The childminder talks about how she is a role model for children's positive behaviour, so that they learn to be respectful, kind and make friendships with others. She describes children learning good manners during daily routines. n The childminder intends to reflect on her practice and is committed to her continuous professional development. She understands the importance of

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keeping her knowledge and skills up to date and achieves this through regular training. Since the last inspection, the childminder has gained an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 EY486591 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10264785 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder shared her knowledge and understanding of how to help children make progress in their learning and development. n The inspector sampled a range of documents and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would evaluate her practice, particularly in relation to safeguarding children.

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Inspection activities

16 January 2023 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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Inspection activities

16 January 2023 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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