Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 25 January 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans activities based on children's individual interests in order to promote their good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder has warm and caring relationships with children, who feel comfortable and confident in her care. The childminder supports their self-esteem well by consistently praising their individual achievements.  The childminder creates a safe place for children to play and learn. She keeps children safe from harm by identifying and minimising any hazards using her risk assessments regularly to help her. The childminder has a good understanding of the local safeguarding procedures to follow to help protect children's welfare, should she have any concerns.  The childminder develops good partnerships with parents in order to promote a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates an ongoing commitment to develop her provision and accurately identifies priorities for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer resources available in the playhouse, which limits children's imaginative and role play in the garden.

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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 resources outside for children to explore their surroundings, particularly during their imaginative and role play.

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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 the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses this knowledge effectively to support children's learning as she engages in their play. For example, she talks about the ice castle they have made, discussing what it feels like to touch and exploring what happens to it in the sun. The childminder skilfully questions children in order to promote their thinking skills. She effectively promotes children's progress towards the early learning goals through her varied and interesting educational programmes. Although, the lack of resources in the garden playhouse means children are not getting the most from role play. The childminder observes children regularly and uses this information to assess their abilities and plan the next steps of their development. This helps her to ensure children develop the attitudes and dispositions that prepare them well for their next stage of learning or moving on to school.

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good

The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. She obtains good information from parents to get to know children well. The childminder helps children learn about being healthy by providing nutritious snacks and reminding them to drink water on a regular basis. Children follow familiar hygiene routines, which they learn to complete independently where possible. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, the childminder gives gentle reminders to walk up and down steps carefully. Children enjoy the time spent outdoors, where they use different physical skills as they dig in the sand tray, push dolls in pushchairs and ride on wheeled toys. The childminder provides the children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children benefit from weekly trips to local groups to develop their social skills and confidence.

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provision is good

The childminder is motivated to improve her service and has effective strategies to maintain ongoing improvements. For example, she uses parent questionnaires to gather their views to help her identify her strengths and weaknesses. Parents contribute to the initial assessment of their children's progress when they first start, providing information about their child's care and development. Settling-in procedures and daily exchanges of information ensure that partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder monitors children's progress well to identify and address any gaps in their learning. She supervises her assistants at all times and ensures they are aware of children's individual needs. The childminder attends regular training to update her skills, for example, she is more confident in dealing with situations to better support children's behaviour and individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412050 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 831970 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives close to the centre of Olney, on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. The childminding service operates weekdays all year round. The childminder works with an assistant on occasion.

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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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