Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/12/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children develop warm relationships with the childminder and her family.  Children enjoy exploring their environment and they make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder who provides a stimulating environment and familiar daily routines.

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It is not yet good because

 There are too few opportunities for children to explore and experiment with different media while using their senses.  Although children enjoy looking at story books with the childminder, they do not have opportunities to enjoy pictures, photos and stories about themselves or their family, and other people.  The childminder's system for self-evaluation is under-developed.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's daily diaries, contracts and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector also took account of the view of a parents noted on a childminding website.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her partner, baby and three step- children in Wolverton in Milton Keynes. The whole house except for the back bedroom is available for childminding. The garden is not used for childminding, but children are taken to local parks for outdoor play. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. The family have two cats and a dog as pets. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is open all year round from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday except for family holidays agreed in advance. She also offers occasional weekend care. The childminder is currently minding one child under five years.

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must:

 Develop the educational programme for physical development by providing children with a range of different media, such as paint, paste and sand, for them to explore and experience using their different senses.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 Develop effective systems for self-evaluation in order to identify what works well and what needs to be improved to further children's learning and development.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 Develop the use of photographic books to enable children to enjoy pictures and stories about themselves and other people, and encourage parents to contribute to these.

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who attend

The childminder is becoming familiar with the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to help children to make satisfactory progress. When children are settling, the childminder finds out from parents about what their child does at home. She observes the children during their play to monitor what they can and cannot do. Along with the children's daily routine, she records their achievements in a daily diary for parents.

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who attend

Babies are developing an awareness of number rhymes and songs. They giggle and laugh as they roll balls down the ramp when lights flash. Shape sorters and bricks are available to help them to begin to recognise shapes, size and space. Babies occasionally make marks with their fingers in paint. However, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to exploring a broad range of media, such as gloop, pasta and sand to give them enjoyable sensory experiences. Nevertheless, children show a keen interest in toys with buttons, flaps, music and lights which contribute well to their physical and sensory development. During all activities, the childminder chats to babies and they respond with smiles and babbling. They are beginning to imitate sounds and single words. Babies understand and follow simple requests they are familiar with through the routine of the day. For example, fetching their cups from the cupboard. Babies begin to show an interest in story books

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who attend

and are learning how to handle them by turning the pages correctly. However, they do not have opportunities to observe their family or significant people in their lives in the childminder's environment.

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who attend

Babies toddle around investigating the toys which are within easy reach for them. They have space in which to move around comfortably and they are able to sit on warm rugs as they play. Babies develop their physical skills as they push-along toys and play in the ball pool. They enjoy carrying around a large ball, which they throw and crouch down to pick up. They smile in response to the childminder's praise and clap their hands. Babies particularly enjoy being active by bobbing up and down to action songs and music. The childminder is satisfactorily helping children to acquire skills for their future learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

When babies start at the childminding setting, they settle slowly with their parents. Consequently, the sensitive separation process between babies and parents is successful. During this settling time, the childminder gets to know the baby, their likes and dislikes. They are familiar with the routine of the day, which provides a sense of security. Babies seek out the childminder for reassurance and comfort. The childminder successfully uses distraction as a technique when babies want the same toy. Babies smile and begin to clap in response to praise and encouragement as they succeed in many activities. There is a suitable range of nursery equipment to meet the needs of the babies attending, for example, a cot, high chair and buggy. Babies show interest in the appropriate range of toys and activities, which support their all-round development.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Babies are helped to learn how to follow healthy life styles. The childminder follows suitable hygiene practices for nappy changing routines. At rest times, babies have individual bed linen and they have their own utensils in order to minimise possible cross- infection. The provision of food is negotiable with parents. The childminder is currently providing all food for children and her menu shows a balance of healthy options. Babies wash their hands on wipes before eating their snacks and they sit comfortably in their high chairs using a spoon to eat their yoghurt. They enjoy the closeness of cuddles when being bottle-fed on the childminder's lap. At all times, babies are able to help themselves to their beakers of water. Parents refer to their baby's diary to find out about their daily intake of food and drink.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Babies enjoy fresh air and exercise; they go out and about in the local community to visit the park and toddler groups. At the toddler group and park, wider opportunities to develop their physical skills are available to them. Babies walk with increasing confidence as they tackle different surfaces and small steps, which provide an element of risk taking. The childminder talks to babies about being safe giving simple explanations about consequences of their actions. Therefore, babies are beginning to learn about keeping themselves safe.

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provision

The childminder's has a sound understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the possible indictors of abuse and knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder risk assesses her premises and other environments used by the babies. As a result, they are cared for in safe and secure surroundings. The childminder has suitable emergency evacuation procedures and maintains fire-fighting apparatus in working order to further promote children's safety. Suitable accident and medication administration recording systems are in place to promote children's welfare.

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provision

The childminder has a developing knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She provides an appropriate range of experiences to help babies make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. However, the childminder does not fully evaluate her new childminding service in order to identify key priorities and drive improvement in her practice.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are developing well and make an appropriate contribution to meeting babies' needs. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to carry out the two year progress check, in addition to working in partnership with others involved in the children's lives as the need arises to compliment their care and learning. As part of the inspection, the childminder shared a parent's comment which is positive about the care their child received. The parent comments, 'the childminder is friendly, caring and flexible'.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447212 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 804848 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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