Childminder 141621

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/06/2014 28/02/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 enthusiastic and caring childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Therefore, they make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder has a good understanding about how to promote the health and safety of the children in her care.  The childminder works effectively with parents to keep them informed about their child's day.  Overall, the childminder evaluates her childminding service and is keen to make continuous improvement to benefit the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 While children make good progress in their communication, language and literacy, the childminder does not extend this through making good use of puppets and props, for example.  Although the childminder reflects on her practice as part of her self-evaluation, parents and children's views are not included.

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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 activities in the lounge and conservatory.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form, a selection of policies, parent consent forms, children's records and the childminder's observations of children's activities.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives with her two adult children in Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes. The whole of the ground floor of the house and a bedroom on the first floor is available for childminding and there is a garden for outside play. The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children and she attends the local pre-school groups. The childminder's provision is open all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday except for family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding five children, two of whom are in the early years age range.

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

 make better use of puppets and props to enhance children's interest in books further

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

 develop self-evaluation further to include parents and children's views.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows the children well and she plans the educational programmes around their individual interests. The childminder has good systems in place to assess the children's progress and she identifies their next steps for learning. Parents have open access to their child's learning journal so they are involved in their learning. The childminder also provides information leaflets for parents, which suggest ideas for outings, for example.

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who attend

In the main, children make good progress in their communication, language and literacy. During activities, the childminder demonstrates good teaching techniques such as using running commentary and she asks questions to encourage children to think and respond. Children enjoy looking at books and listen attentively to stories. However, the childminder does not make best use of props and puppets, for example, to extend the children's communication and literacy skills. The childminder encourages children to develop their early writing by making patterns with their fingers in sand and shaving foam. Children use pencils to draw recognisable faces with features such as eyes, mouth and nose. The childminder effectively supports children learning to speak English as an additional language. She finds out key words from parents to help her communicate with children.

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who attend

Children make good progress in mathematics. The childminder teaches children about colour, number, size, shape and measurement through a range of activities. Children count spontaneously and confidently during their play and during story time they talk about big, small and taller than, for example. Children enjoy building with construction toys and fitting puzzles together. They explore measurement as they weigh ingredients when cooking and when filling and empty containers in the water play. This also supports children's good hand to eye coordination.

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who attend

The childminder plans good opportunities for children to develop their creativity and imagination. For example, they enjoy participating in make-believe play, painting, sticking, singing and playing musical instruments. Children make good progress in their physical development as they ride tricycles, climb, slide, bounce and balance on apparatus. Children learn about diversity in society and different beliefs as they play with multicultural toys and celebrate different festivals. Children find out about living things as they observe the birds in the garden, visit the farm animals and discover insects such as spiders and ladybirds. The childminder teaches children to use basic technology such as binoculars, telephones and toys with buttons and levers. The childminder encourages children to become curious learners and she prepares them well for moving on to school.

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

Children have warm relationships with the childminder and they are very relaxed in her care. The behaviour of the children is good; they develop confidence and self-esteem because the childminder praises and encourages them for their achievements. Children show caring attitudes towards others and are kind to their friends, for example, by sharing their snacks. The childminder has a good range of nursery furniture to meet the needs of younger children such as car seats and buggies.

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

The childminder teaches children routines that promote their good health such as regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air. At the park, they use more challenging apparatus and the childminder allows them to take small risks while being on hand to provide support when necessary as they climb. Routines are in place to support children's good health such as hand washing and children develop good independence skills as they use the step in the bathroom to reach the sink. This helps to prepare them for school.

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

Good procedures are in place for medication administration. The childminder holds a valid first-aid qualification to provide her with the knowledge to deal with any accidents appropriately. The childminder teaches children about road safety and they practise the emergency evacuation procedure to promote their awareness of personal safety. The childminder has the necessary paperwork in place to maintain children's good health and well-being.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She discusses effective safeguarding procedures, which are in place to protect children. The childminder's risk assessments for her premises and outings are effective in practice. She checks the areas of her home that the children use every day so they can play safely indoors and outdoors.

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provision

The childminder monitors the effectiveness of her good childminding provision by reflecting on what is working well and identifying how she wishes to develop in the future. However, she does not currently involve parents and children in her self-evaluation process. The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and skills to benefit the children by attending various training courses. This demonstrates her enthusiasm to make continuous improvement.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of implementing the learning and development requirements. She is fully aware of her responsibility to carry out the progress check for children aged two years, to provide a written summary and to involve parents in this process. The childminder identifies and monitors gaps in children's learning and discusses any concerns with parents in order to narrow the gap.

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provision

The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and carers. A daily exchange of information keeps parents up to date with their child's routine and achievements. All the necessary paperwork is in place such as contracts and consents. The children are happily playing and they clearly enjoy the activities and the time they spend in the care of this kind and caring childminder.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 141621 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 843091 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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