Childminder in Milton Keynes

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to use the spaces available in her home to care for children. For example, she explains how she creates areas for children to play, eat, sleep and get fresh air and exercise. The childminder explains how she minimises risks in her environment, such as by having clear security procedures for arrival and departure and for routine times of the day. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the early years statutory framework. She is able to talk confidently about the seven areas of learning and development and how she would implement these in the curriculum. For example, she explains that her prime focus when children start would be to build secure attachments with them to help them feel secure and confident in her home. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For instance, she explains

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how she would initially discuss any concerns with parents and monitor children's progress closely with them. She talks about professionals, such as the health visitor or speech and language therapist, who she would then refer parents to for further advice and guidance. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she has supported children to learn self-help and self-care skills to prepare them for their move to school. The childminder talks about working with parents to provide consistent approaches to help children to learn key skills, such as dressing, handwashing and learning to use the toilet. n The childminder is able to explain her approach to behaviour management. For instance, she talks about establishing clear rules and boundaries in her home. She describes how she would work with parents to agree approaches to deal with challenging behaviour, should it occur. This would help her to provide a

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consistent approach for children. n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing professional development. Through discussion, she demonstrates that she has completed a variety of training, such as in relation to the curriculum and the ways that children learn. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She has completed relevant training to update her own knowledge. She is able to talk about signs and symptoms of abuse, including local safeguarding issues that she needs to be alert to. The childminder knows the procedures she needs to follow, should she need to refer a concern about children's welfare or should an allegation be made.

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This provision meets requirements

8 March 2023 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 EY491774 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10280514 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The childminder opens all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. She holds an appropriate qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the setting. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability. She also checked the suitability of household members. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she plans and implements the curriculum. n The childminder explained her approaches to managing children's behaviour and supporting children with SEND. n The inspector found out about measures the childminder has in place to ensure her home is safe and suitable for children each day.

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Inspection activities

8 March 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

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