Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 16 January 2009

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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 undertakes observations of the children to help her to identify their next steps in learning. She uses this information to inform planning of activities to ensure that children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. She offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children, which promotes their self-esteem and motivates them to participate in activities. This effectively supports their all-round development and emotional well-being.  Safeguarding is good. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She has attended child protection training, and understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder has developed good relationships with parents, professionals and other settings that children attend. This contributes to children's development and supports

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This provision is good

their emotional well-being. Consequently, there is a joined-up approach to children's learning, and parents feel involved.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of resources to create an environment that is rich in print, to help develop further children's understanding that print carries meaning in their everyday play.

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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

 create a print rich environment where children can learn about words and develop further their understanding that print carries meaning.

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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 written 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 quality of teaching is good. Children learn through their play, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder is actively involved in children's play, as they sit together threading beads or throwing and catching balls in the garden. The praise that children receive for their achievements ensures that they develop good self-confidence. Consequently, children are enthusiastic learners and make good developmental progress in the childminder's care. However, the childminder does not make use of resources, such as posters, print and signs, to help extend children's developing interest in print, and awareness that it carries meaning. The childminder gains information on the children's stages of development during settling-in periods with parents. This information is in sufficient detail to give the childminder good information about all areas of their prior achievements, with regard to children's learning and development. This means that

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who attend. This is good

planning is sharply focused at the outset of their care.

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good

Children's social and emotional needs are well met. Relationships with the childminder are very good and this fosters a sense of belonging. Children learn to understand what is expected from them as the childminder is a good role model who encourages sharing and turn taking very well. The childminder's home is organised well and the wide range of resources are easily accessible. As a result, the children learn to make independent choices about how they want to spend their time. The childminder rewards good behaviour with frequent praise and encouragement. As a result, children play well together and are confident, self-motivated and settle in well. Children learn effectively about healthy lifestyles through routines and activities. They regularly play outside and benefit from the fresh air and exercise, developing their physical skills well. This prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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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 safeguarding and behaviour management. She shares these with parents, who 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 so children can play safety. She is aware of the potential signs and symptoms that may give cause for concern about a child's welfare, and 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 EY302295 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1008882 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives Downs Barn, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates on weekdays, for most of the year.

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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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