Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29/09/2014 12/01/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 provides fun learning opportunities for children that help them to make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder who provides a caring environment with familiar routines.  Overall, the childminder works positively with parents to place equal emphasis on meeting children's well-being and learning and development needs.  The childminder reflects on his childminding service well to make continuous improvements and, therefore, improve outcomes for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not fully extend parents' involvement in their child's learning by discussing how they can support their progress at home.  While children make good progress in their all-round development indoors, the childminder does not always consider what extra resources she can provide to further extend children's learning and development in all areas as well outdoors.

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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 garden.

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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 observations of children's activities.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and two children in Broughton, Milton Keynes. The whole of the ground floor of the house is available for childminding and there is a garden for outside play. The family has a cat. The childminder is willing to walk and drive 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 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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 two children, both 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:

 strengthen outdoor play opportunities to further extend children's all-round development.

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

 extend parents' and carers' involvement further in their child's learning and how they share children's achievements from home

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who attend

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder who is kind and caring. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to make good progress in their learning and development. She has effective systems in place to observe and assess the children's progress, and to narrow any gaps in their learning. The childminder plans activities according to the children's individual interests and ability. Parents receive regular feedback and meet with the childminder on a one-to-one basis to discuss their child's progress in further detail. However, the childminder does not fully involve parents in order to share children's likes and extend their child's learning at home. For example, by supporting their children's literacy skills at home by extending enjoyment of books.

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who attend

The childminder provides many opportunities for children to make good progress in their communication and language development, and literacy skills. Children enjoy caring and chatty interactions with the childminder as they play. The childminder uses a good range of questioning techniques to help extend children's speaking and listening skills, especially at story time. Children listen very attentively as they looked at the pictures, turned the pages of the book and responded to questions with enthusiasm. Children spent time developing their physical coordination as they splashed and shook their hands in the water, and felt the texture of the soap foam. The childminder introduced lots of mathematical language, such as big and small, and floating and sinking. Children talked about the colours of the objects in the water, and giggle and laugh as they popped the bubbles. The childminder encouraged children to recall and talk about activities they did

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who attend

with their mummy and daddy. For example, when they went swimming. In addition, the childminder exposed children to a wide vocabulary and she repeated many single words and short phrases during the children's play.

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who attend

The childminder reads rhyming books and plans musical activities to further encourage children's creativity, imagination and communication. Children enjoy dancing and shaking streamers to a variety of music. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their pre-writing skills through making marks, such as painting, chalking and drawing. Children also squeeze, prod and poke dough, which helps to strengthen the muscles in their hands for early writing. Children use their imagination as they act out during role play, for example, with the cooker and play food. They enjoy outings to the park where they increase their physical skills as they swing, climb and slide on apparatus. However, the childminder does not always plan and consider other activities for her garden to fully extend children's all-round learning experiences.

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who attend

The childminder provides a good range of toys and activities to support children's understanding of the world. Children visit the childminder's allotment, feed the horses and ducks, and collect twigs and leaves on walks in the woods. Children learn about diversity as they play with multicultural resources and celebrate festivals, such as Chinese New Year. The childminder introduces children to technology by providing a good variety of programmable toys, telephones and magnifying big boxes. The childminder teaches children the skills they require to move on to their next stage of development.

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

Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise, which helps to keep them fit and healthy. They learn to keep themselves safe as the childminder allows them to take some risks as she closely supervises them. For example, as they climb up the slide with her added support if required. The childminder has a good range of nursery furniture to meet the needs of the children attending, for example, a toilet step, travel cots, high chair and booster seats. There is a good range of toys and resources to support children's learning and development.

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

The childminder has good procedures to manage and record accidents, and the administration of medication. She shares her sick child policy with parents so they know when to keep their child at home to prevent the spread of infection. Furthermore, the childminder's home is clean and well maintained. She follows good nappy changing routines, which helps to reduce the risk of the spread of infection and germs. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and they observe the childminder's good hygiene practices during the routine of the day. The childminder effectively supports children's personal, social and emotional development, and she has high expectations of children's behaviour. Therefore, children behave very well. As and when required, the childminder works closely with parents to provide consistent boundaries. Children receive plenty of praise and encouragement, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem.

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

The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals according to the children's individual dietary requirements. Children enjoy sociable and relaxing meal times. They develop good self-help skills as they wash and dry their hands and learn to drink from an open-top cup. Before children go outdoors, the childminder provides appropriate support to help them to put on their coat. The childminder positively promotes the well-being of the children.

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provision

The childminder keeps up to date with child protection training in order to safeguard children in her care. She is fully aware of the signs and symptoms to look out for and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder risk assesses the environments used by the children and takes steps to minimise possible risks. For example, safety gates are in place and the childminder uses a baby monitor for children's sleep times as well as visual checks. The childminder has current knowledge of how to administer first-aid treatment to help her manage any accidents effectively. Consequently, the childminder positively promotes the safety and welfare of the children.

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provision

The childminder accurately reflects on her practice and she is keen to make continuous development to benefit the children and their parents. Children and parents express their views and opinions about the childminding service they receive through discussions, and by completing a questionnaire. The childminder has all of the legally required documents, policies and procedures in place to support the safety and welfare of all children.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role to deliver the learning and development requirements. She monitors the children's progress in order to plan activities to challenge and develop their skills. The childminder has effective systems in place to help her to carry out the progress check for two-year-old children and she involves parents in this process. Partnerships with parents are firmly established and a daily diary, and a verbal exchange of information keep parents up to date with their child's routine. Comments from parents demonstrate that they are very pleased with the service provided by the childminder. Children are very happy because the childminder meets their welfare and educational needs effectively.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY289516 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 833746 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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