Childminder in Milton Keynes

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Unique reference number EY371557 Inspection date 29/09/2008 Inspector Sylvia Crawford / Dorcas Forgan

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2008. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and their child aged six years in Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes. The childminder lives close to local shops, pre-school, and schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder uses the ground floor of the house for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has two small dogs and some guinea pigs as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder's registration permits her to care for a maximum of five children, three children may be in the early years age group. She currently cares for five children who attend on a full and part-time basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has good, well organised systems in place to promote children’s welfare, learning and development. They play in a stimulating, child orientated environment that is safe and very well-resourced. Children benefit from the childminder’s good knowledge and experience and her commitment to self development, through training, for continuous improvement. The childminder takes children's interests into account when planning activities and each child receives support according to their individual needs enabling them to take part in all activities in a fully inclusive way. The childminder has taken steps to evaluate the provision and has identified areas for improvement, for example, to develop her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop the observation and assessment process futher to identify children's starting points and the next steps in their learning journey  ensure the full name of children is included in accident and incident records

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provision

Children benefit from the good relationship the childminder has with parents and information is shared verbally and in written form to enhance the continuity of children's care. The childminder has comprehensive and well written policies in place to support her service and she shares these with all parents. Risk assessments are carried out visually on a daily basis and a written assessment is completed on a regular basis. This clearly identifies areas of risk and the procedures in place to minimise the risk. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder focuses on the children in her care, helping them make good progress in all areas of learning and development and promoting their welfare at all times. She regularly reviews the care offered and extends her knowledge and understanding through reading and attending courses, in order to offer the best

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provision

care possible to children. The childminder regularly reviews her procedures and seeks to improve them, as shown by the evidence supplied in the self evaluation form.

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provision

Regulatory records are well maintained and include all necessary written parental permissions. However, some records do not include full details to ensure that all children's needs can be met. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding all children with safety in the home and on trips a priority. She has completed training in child protection and is aware of the local safeguarding procedures. Consequently, she knows what to do if she has a concern for a child’s welfare. Inclusive practice is effectively promoted by the childminder who is able to provide activities that meet the diverse needs and interests of all children in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder makes warm and close relationships with children and provides consistent care in partnerships with the parents. Children learn in a fully inclusive environment where they are involved in well-planned activities and experiences. The environment is attractive and stimulating for children with a very good range of resources and activities. Children's art work is displayed and this helps them to feel their work is valued. Children are encouraged to explore and make choices in their play and this promotes their confidence and independence. The childminder makes sure she is on hand to give support where it is needed. She uses every opportunity to extend children's language and communication skills. Children enjoy a lot of creative play, for example, play dough, sand, water, chalking and painting. The childminder interlinks play opportunities, for example they get out the chalks and try to find the one that is the same colour as the play dough and then they make marks

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

on the paving stones. The childminder continually extends her range of resources and knows what the children will enjoy, for example, a new free standing road track is well received by all the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminders good planning and organisation. For example, the childminder sets out her home and the garden with activities so that children can make choices and start playing immediately. The well written weekly planning for both inside and outside play takes account of children’s individual needs and their interests. The planned activities support children’s development across all areas of learning. The childminder makes regular observations of the children and uses this information to inform her future planning. However, she does not always clearly identify children's starting point or their next steps for learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have very good opportunities to develop their physical skills indoors and outside and they learn about road safety on outings by following the green cross code. Children thrive in a well organised, safe and hygienic environment. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder encourages children to learn simple hygiene routines such as washing their hands before lunch and wiping their noses. The childminder has a good understanding of healthy eating and supports children to eat nutritious snacks and lunches. She uses all opportunities to help children in their learning, for example, they count the number of grapes at snack time. Behaviour management strategies are discussed with parents and there are house rules in place that help children to understand about boundaries. The childminder promotes good behaviour through praise and encouragement. Consequently, children behave well and know what is

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

expected of them. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to have good manners, respect one another and to share. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? Good The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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