Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/07/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder helps children to enjoy movement and music and develop their physical skills.  The childminder promotes children's speech by encouraging them listen to stories and by modelling language. As a result, children begin to understand how to communicate effectively.  Children play together well because the childminder praises their good behaviour and talks to them about her expectations and the feelings of others.  The childminder works effectively with others who provide care for the children to complement children's learning very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to further increase children's learning and enjoyment by providing materials that are safe for them to explore using their mouth.  The childminder does not use babies' interest in taking things from boxes and shelves to encourage learning.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 observed children engaged in learning activities.  The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at required documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector talked with children and read written feedback from parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and their three children, two of whom are in the early years age range, in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The whole of the downstairs of the childminder's home and one first floor bedroom is available for minding. The childminder's home is within walking distance of parks, shops and schools. The family has a dog and snake. Currently, there are three children on roll, in the early years age range, who attend at different times.

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

 provide a range of materials that are safe for babies to explore with their mouths

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

 find ways to stimulate babies' interests, such as in pulling things out of boxes.

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who attend

Children enjoy being with the childminder because she is warm and caring. Children play and learn in a brightly coloured room where toys are easily available for them to reach. The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's prior learning. As a result, she accurately identifies children's starting points and builds upon these by providing activities that are creative and stimulating. The childminder promotes children's physical development particularly well. For example, she finds interesting ways for them to use the muscles in their fingers. Children use dried pasta to carefully post into the neck of a bottle, developing their hand eye coordination. Children enjoy this activity and increase in speed and accuracy. However, young children continuously place the pasta into their mouths and the childminder intervenes to stop this to prevent choking. This means that children cannot fully use all of their senses to explore and learn. The childminder

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who attend

encourages children to shake the bottle they have made and listen to the sound it makes. She then plays music and children shake their bottles and dance in time with the music. This helps children to move their whole bodies and enjoy listening and moving at the same time.

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who attend

Children enjoy listening to stories the childminder reads. She snuggles them in closely and together they look at the pictures, which the childminder names. This helps children to make connections between the picture and the word. Children begin to copy the words they hear. Children enjoy listening to familiar songs and rhymes and the childminder sings along with them. Throughout the day the childminder talks with children, asking them open questions and listening to their responses. This helps children to hear language and in turn helps them to develop good communication skills. Children develop well in readiness for their future learning and eventual schooling.

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who attend

The childminder observes children at play and recognises their achievements. This helps her to identify children's individual interests. However, there are times when the childminder does not allow children to fully follow these interests to a natural conclusion. This is because children enjoy taking toys out of boxes and books and resources off shelves. The childminder recognises that this causes the room to become cluttered and therefore, she attempts to divert children's interest rather than allowing them to develop this interest in a different way. The childminder compiles learning records for children, charting their progress and development through observations and photographs. This helps parents to see what their children learn. When children attend pre-school, the childminder shares the learning records with their key person and engages in a two-way flow of information that helps the childminder to complement children's learning. The

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who attend

childminder provides parents with a three-monthly summary of children's learning and development. Parents welcome this information and share their own observations, recognising how well their children have developed since starting in the childminder's care. This helps the childminder, parents and other carers to provide children with consistency, helping them to make good progress.

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

The childminder has a thorough settling-in plan in place for children. This helps them to separate from their parents with confidence. The childminder recognises that children and families need support during these times and encourages them to visit before children stay by themselves. The childminder discusses children's home routines with parents. When parents change children's sleeping routines, the childminder adapts her routine to ensure that they experience familiarity and continuity. The childminder tells parents about children's care each day in writing, meaning they are fully aware of when children sleep, eat and have their nappy changed. The childminder in turn, gathers information from parents each morning to ensure children's individual needs are met.

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

The childminder encourages children to share and helps them to understand the feelings of others. She supports children to look at toys together and take turns. Children understand boundaries, for example, the childminder clearly explains to them not to throw food on the floor and praises them when they help to tidy away toys and wash their hands. This helps children to understand how to behave well. As result, children play well together and feel secure in the childminder's care.

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

The childminder talks to children about what foods are healthy for them. Children eat savoury food before their dessert. At meal times children attempt to feed themselves and drink from a two handled cup. This helps them to gain independence and make choices about what they would like to eat. Children play outdoors and enjoy exercise as part of their daily routine. The childminder helps children to understand about safety as they practise evacuating the building in the event of an emergency.

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

The childminder helps young children to understand what will happen next by talking to them about changes in their routine. For example, she asks if they are hungry and if they would like their snack. She then explains that she will put them into their highchair before doing so. This helps them to know what to expect. When children first arrive at her home she allows them a period of time to acclimatise before starting activities. This helps children to move smoothly and calmly from home into the childminder's care.

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provision

The childminder uses policies and procedures to shape the care she provides for children and she shares these with parents. In-depth assessments of the areas where children play helps the childminder to maintain a safe environment for children. The childminder understands what signs and symptoms might cause her concern about children's welfare. She is aware of how to share these concerns with other agencies. The childminder keeps accurate records of any injuries children sustain while in her care and administers appropriate first aid treatment. The childminder ensures that she registers children's attendance and records any visitors to her home so that she is fully aware of who is present at all times.

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provision

The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify areas of strength and to address any weaknesses. She continuously evaluates the way that she monitors children's progress and accesses information online to support her knowledge. Parents readily share their ideas and views about the care the childminder provides. This is because she finds multiple ways to encourage parents to contribute. Children show their interest in toys and activities through their body language. Older children tell the childminder what they enjoy doing. This helps the childminder to accurately evaluate every aspect of her care. Her enthusiasm for continual improvement means that the childminder has a very good capacity to sustain improvements in the quality of care she provides for children.

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provision

The childminder attends local children's centres to work alongside others and share good practice. She is proactive in seeking out opportunities to work with other providers who care for children. She uses the good records she keeps to help her to discuss children's progress and needs. Her commitment to working closely with key people who care for children helps children to make good progress. The childminder has decided upon the format she will use to complete the progress check for children at age two when the time arises.

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provision

Parents share their satisfaction in the good care that the childminder provides. They feel confident in her ability to meet children's needs and express that children are happy and settled in her care.

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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 action. 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 EY454963 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 901390 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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