Holmden, Claire Louise

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a confident knowledge of how children learn best. She understands the stages of development and how to promote children's next steps in their learning. She talks confidently about using children's interests and how to challenge and extend their play experiences. For example, she talks about using questions to help children to think for themselves and solve problems. n The childminder shows an understanding of how to promote children's physical well-being. She explains how to encourage children to learn outdoors, gaining fresh air and exercise every day. For example, she takes children for regular walks to the park and uses her garden to help children to develop an understanding of the outside world. The childminder describes how she shares information with parents to encourage healthy lunches for children. She demonstrates a clear understanding of providing children with healthy options of

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snacks and drinks, according to their dietary requirements. n The childminder understands the importance of enriching children's experiences through outings and visits to places of interest. She explains how she uses the local community to provide children with different, alternative experiences, such as the park, the library and local groups. The childminder understands the importance of these outings to enhance children's experiences as well as preparing them for the next stage in their learning when going to school. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards her continuous professional development. She understands the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of her practice. She explains how she implements this through her observations of children's play, their interests in different resources and discussions with parents. The childminder develops her knowledge through online courses, face-to-face

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training and other childminders. n The childminder describes how she works with parents to provide a continuous learning journey for children. She talks about sharing ideas to support children's next steps at home as well as in the setting. For example, she explains how she has encouraged parents to take children to local outdoors plays areas, to extend their experiences of the outdoor world as well as to support their physical development. n The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals as well as with parents when caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She talks about using her own experiences to guide and signpost parents to specialists. She says that she uses information to provide consistent practices to help children to make positive progress. For example, she explains how she has provided children with a safe space to manage their

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This provision meets requirements

emotions and develop confidence. n The childminder says that she uses her knowledge of child development to support children's social skills and cooperative play with others. She talks about the importance of daily tasks, such as eating together, to implement good manners and shared experiences. She talks about helping children to think about

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21 October 2024 their feelings and emotions. For example, she talks about helping children to understand the impact of their actions on other children.

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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 EY547534 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10360071 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 0 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered 2017. She lives in Bradwell, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with key documentation on request. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder promotes the safeguarding and welfare of children.

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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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