Childminder in Milton KeynesOfsted inspection, 19 May 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2015 8 February 2012

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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 observes and assesses children's good progress and identifies the next steps for their learning. She successfully plans a varied range of activities based upon children's interests, ages and stages of development.  The childminder uses effective teaching to help children make good progress in their learning and development, from their individual starting points.  The childminder establishes trusting partnerships with parents and other people involved in the children's lives to further support children's learning and development.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on safety and safeguarding children. She regularly attends training courses to keep up to date with current childcare issues. The childminder has good knowledge of local safeguarding procedures to protect children.  The childminder monitors the effectiveness of her provision and she values parents' ongoing views and opinions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make full use of visual resources to further encourage children's thoughts and responses.  Children's outdoor play experiences do not fully enhance their all-round learning.

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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

 enhance children's experiences during singing and story times, to further encourage their participation  extend children's outdoor play experiences to further support their all-round learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children have an enjoyable time as they access a range of stimulating activities, which help them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. Children enjoy problem-solving; they study pictures on puzzle pieces and fit them together without help. The childminder extends children's learning by using mathematical language during their play, for instance, in relation to size, shape, colour and number. The childminder encourages children's communication skills by providing running commentary, using sign language and questioning to help children think and respond. She extends children's vocabulary by, for example, linking two and three words together. However, she does not make best use of visual resources when reading stories or singing songs to further encourage children's thoughts and responses. Children develop their creative skills and use their imagination, for example, as they make cups of tea and birthday cards for family

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who attend. This is good

members. They enjoy operating press-button toys, which make music and light up.

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good

The gradual settling-in procedure and caring attitude of the childminder means that children's emotional well-being is met well. Children are very relaxed and happy in her care. The childminder praises and encourages children and, as a result, they gain confidence to repeat and try new activities. Children experience fresh air and exercise, and develop their physical skills as they climb, balance and slide on apparatus. However, the childminder does not always plan the use of resources outdoors to further children's good all-round learning experiences. Children enjoy sociable mealtimes and the childminder takes this opportunity to teach children good hygiene practices and good manners. Children learn to keep safe, for example, as they use scissors. Children are well-prepared for the next stage in their education.

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provision is good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's safety and she risk assesses the indoor and outdoor environments so they play safely. She maintains all documentation required for the safe management of the provision. The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She enthusiastically and sensitively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder closely monitors the children's progress to quickly identify any gaps and to provide support through early interventions. She works very closely with parents and other professionals to implement specific activities and therapy plans. Parents are very complimentary about the childminding provision. Children have an enjoyable time as the childminder meets their individual needs with kindness and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431404 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 823691 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Saturday, 8am until 6pm, 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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