Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She completes observations to assess their skills and interacts well to improve their learning.  Children feel safe and secure because the childminder provides a caring and welcoming environment, which effectively promotes their well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities with regard to child protection. Her home is safe and she takes good steps to reduce potential risks.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure they are fully involved in their children's learning and are aware of their children's achievements. As a result, parents are able to support their child's new skills at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not take part in many activities, or explore resources, that positively reflect diversity and support their understanding of differences within the setting and beyond.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide more opportunities for children to learn that they have similarities and differences that connect them to and distinguish them from others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, documents and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their comments.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows children and their individual needs well and provides a wide range of activities, which effectively cover the seven areas of learning. However, there is a lack of toys and resources that reflect diversity to help children learn about differences through everyday play routines and activities. The childminder supports children and develops their skills in readiness for their next stage of learning. She promotes children's language development well. For example, she follows their lead and talks about what they are interested in. The childminder also encourages children to follow simple commands. Observations of children's achievements are effective and help to move children on in their learning well. Good use is made of the strong relationships with parents to support children's learning. For example, the childminder

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who attend. This is good

shares information about development so that children can continue learning at home.

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good

The childminder takes a keen interest in the children and clearly knows them well. She uses good settling-in procedures to support children's emotional well-being. Consequently, children are happy and settle quickly and without distress. The childminder's home is organised well. Children have a designated playroom and resources are easily accessible. As a result, children learn to make independent choices about how they want to spend their time. The childminder rewards good behaviour with frequent praise and encouragement. This helps children grow in confidence and behave well. Children effectively learn about healthy lifestyles through routines and activities. They regularly play outside and benefit from the fresh air and exercise, developing their physical skills well.

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provision is good

The childminder is aware of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a range of written policies, covering different aspects of her care, such as a safeguarding and behaviour management. The childminder shares these with the parents so they are aware of her practices when caring for their children. Parent's comment that they feel supported and are well-informed about their child's progress. The childminder completes regular safety checks to ensure all risks have been identified and minimised to protect children's safety. She is aware of the potential signs and symptoms that may give cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows what action to take should the need arise. The childminder reflects on her practice and considers the needs of the children regularly, to drive through improvement and develop her own practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441679 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 881697 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Kingsmead, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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