Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/07/2014 01/06/2011

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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

 Children enjoy the activities and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder positively promotes children's health, safety and welfare.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents and others in order to meet the children's individual needs.  The childminder monitors her childminding service through effective self-evaluation, to promote positive outcomes for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Although the childminder encourages children's literacy skills through books, she does provide extra resources to further spark their interest and enthusiasm.  While children make good progress in their large physical skills, the childminder does not provide, for example, sit- and ride-on toys to promote further children's coordination and large muscle skill development.

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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 conservatory, play room and dining room.

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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.  The inspector took account of the views of parent's feedback given in e-mails.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and she lives in Furzton in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The ground floor of the house and first floor toilet facilities are available for childminding and there is a garden for outdoor 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 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday except for 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 six 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:

 develop further opportunities to increase children's interest in, and enjoyment of, books.

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

 extend the range of resources to enhance children's large muscle skill development .

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who attend

The childminder plans activities according to the children's interests and they make their own choices about what they want to play with. The childminder's play room is set up with toys and resources to entice children to explore and investigate. Each child has a learning journal and the childminder shares this with parents. The journal contains a record of the children's progress and identifies their next steps for learning. The childminder also uses photographs of children during their play to support her evidence of their developmental progress. Therefore, children make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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who attend

The childminder skilfully extends children's learning by using mathematical language during their play, for instance, in relation to size, shape, colour and number. Children enjoy making a special jelly mixture to play with. During the activity, the childminder encourages children to count the spoonfuls of powder, to observe liquid turning to solid and to discuss colour and texture. In addition, children develop good problem-solving skills as they fit puzzles together, stack rings and build with a variety of construction toys. Children explore measurement during cooking activities and water play; for example, as they weigh ingredients and fill and empty containers. The childminder helps children to develop their good speaking and listening skills by asking open questions and providing a running commentary during activities. Children enjoy books and stories, although the childminder does not fully extend their interest

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who attend

through, for example, the use of interesting items, puppets and props. The childminder provides activities for children to make marks in paint, foam, jelly, sand and dough. Children practise their early-writing skills as they draw with pencils and crayons, and they write for a purpose when they make cards for special events. Overall, children make good progress in their physical development as they develop large-muscle skills when climbing, balancing and sliding. However, they do not have opportunities to use wheeled toys to sit and ride such as cars and tricycles to enhance further their skills. The childminder encourages their small muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination during activities such as threading beads on laces.

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who attend

The childminder plans various activities to develop children's knowledge and understanding of the world in which they live. For example, children play with a range of multicultural resources and small-world people, which reflect disability. Children find out about living things as they observe butterflies, snails and bugs. They enjoy feeding the ducks and have opportunities to touch animals when they visit the farm. During Chinese New Year festival celebrations, children made lanterns. Children build on their good knowledge of technology as they use water wheels, magnifying glasses, telephones and cameras. The childminder encourages children to express themselves creatively as they take part in art and craft activities. As a result of the childminder's teaching skills, variety of learning opportunities and wide provision of toys and resources, the children are ready for the next stage of their education.

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

The childminder provides a warm and caring environment for children so they feel safe and secure. She has a range of nursery furniture and equipment such as a high chair, travel cot, car seats, toilet step and potty. Children also benefit from the provision of a wide range of good quality toys and resources, which are appropriate for their different ages and stages of development.

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

Settling-in arrangements are individual to the children so that they happily separate from their parents. Children behave very well and they have close relationships with the childminder. The childminder praises and encourages their achievements, which promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children develop a sense of right from wrong; they learn to use good manners, take turns and accept the boundaries set by the childminder.

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

Through the daily routine, children learn good hygiene practices which prevent the spread of germs and promote their good health. Before lunch, after using the bathroom and playing outdoors, children wash their hands and use paper hand towels to minimise possible cross infection. Parents provide packed lunches for their children. The childminder caters for children's individual dietary requirements at snack time when they enjoy fruit and a drink. The childminder teaches children about stranger danger and road safety, and they practise the fire evacuation procedure so they know what to do in the event of fire. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis and the childminder takes children to local pre-school groups to widen their experiences. The childminder holds a current first- aid qualification and has effective systems in place to administer and record medication and first-aid treatment. Parents provide required information and written permissions to

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

enable the childminder to promote children's continuing good health and well-being.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is aware of local safeguarding children board procedures and the need to inform Ofsted of any allegations. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her premises and for outings in order to minimise possible hazards for children. She provides a safe and secure home in which children explore and investigate independently. All required paperwork is in place, whichincludes a record of daily hours of attendance. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans a well-balanced educational programme and teaches children the skills they require for the next stage in their education. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to carry out the progress check for two-year-old children and to provide a written summary for parents as and when required.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her practice and makes judgements about her childminding service. She seeks the views of the children and parents through discussions. The recommendations completed since the last inspection are effective in terms of improved outcomes for children. The childminder recognises her strengths and areas for development and demonstrates a commitment to the continuous improvement of her service.

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provision

The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and others. Children are happy and secure because their parents share information about their individual needs, interests and experiences with the childminder at the outset of childminding arrangements. Each child has a daily diary, which informs parents about their child's routine and activities. Parents' views demonstrate they are happy with the care and education their children receive. The childminder works in partnership with pre-school settings the children attend and she plans activities to build on topics they explore in pre- school to promote continuity of learning.

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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 EY277377 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 843589 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

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