Mrs Joanne Kate Hammett

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates suitable understanding of how to plan and deliver an effective programme of learning. She describes a variety of activities and learning experiences she would offer, in order to help children gain the skills and knowledge they need for the next stage in their learning journey. For example, she explains how she would read and sing with children regularly, to help develop their language and literacy skills. n The childminder demonstrates she can provide a safe, suitable and inviting environment for children. She explains how she identifies and minimises risks in her home. She understands the importance of supervising children closely, including when eating. She demonstrates a clear understanding of safe sleeping practices. She has suitable arrangements in place to ensure children get the rest and sleep they need throughout the day. n The childminder explains how she would help children learn about acceptable

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behaviour. She demonstrates she has the skills needed to help children learn to take turns and consider the needs of others. For example, the childminder would plan turn-taking games and help children reflect on the impact their actions could have on others. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children follow a healthy and active lifestyle. She explains how she would share information with parents about the importance of helping children follow good oral hygiene routines. She would use her garden to provide children with daily opportunities to play in the fresh air. n The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with others involved in children's care. For example, if looking after children with special educational needs and/or disabilities she would reach out to other professionals to establish what she could do to help children make the best possible progress.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of continuing with her own professional development; in order to enhance her knowledge of child development and her teaching skills. She explains how she has developed a deeper understanding of how to support children's behaviour.

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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 EY546553 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10398715 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care before and after school, Monday to Friday, term time. She also offers care during some weeks of the school holidays.

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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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder shared her plans for keeping children safe and meeting their care needs. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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