Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 May 2015 26 July 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 knowledge of the learning and development requirements and she helps the children to make good progress at their own pace.  The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals and children follow good hygiene routines.  There is a good range of nursery furniture and equipment to meet the needs of the children attending and to support their all-round learning experiences.  The childminder is fully aware of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures to protect children. She carries out risk assessments of her premises and for outings in order to minimise possible hazards for children, therefore, promoting their safety.  The childminder reflects on her good childminding practice and she demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.  Effective partnerships with parents mean that the childminder promotes the individuality of children and meets their needs effectively. Parents comment that, 'all

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This provision is good

activities are covered in a fun and imaginative way'.  The childminder makes effective links with other settings, such as pre-schools, to further complement children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can use resources to extend further children's understanding of the world around them and their place in it.  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

 strengthen children's understanding of themselves even further, for example by providing more opportunities for them to see photographs of their families, other people and familiar things in their lives  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, inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant 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

The childminder plans activities based on assessments of children's learning, knowledge and skills. She uses good teaching techniques to help children make good progress in their learning and development. For example, she makes suggestions, uses effective questioning and listens carefully to children's responses. Children thoroughly enjoy singing number songs and rhymes. This encourages the children's communication and language, and mathematical skills. Children develop good literacy skills as they draw, write and listen to stories. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the world as they celebrate festivals, such as Eid, and learn how to operate press-button toys. Children are involved in activities both indoors and outdoors. However, the childminder does not plan the best use of resources outdoors, to give children wider choices and ignite their imaginations fully. Children are involved in fundraising events, so they learn about others

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who attend. This is good

less fortunate than themselves. The childminder prepares the children well for the next stage in their education.

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good

The childminder has a good understanding about how to promote the health and safety of the children. Children are happy because their parents share information about their individual needs, interests and experiences at the start of childminding arrangements. Children demonstrate that they feel secure as they help themselves to the toys in their play environment. The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for children's behaviour and they model, and encourage, respect and good manners. Children develop good physical skills as they play outdoors in the childminder's garden and at the park. They have fun moving their bodies imaginatively to music; for example, by stamping their feet and clapping their hands. Children also enjoy outings to the woods, farm and parks.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are keen and enthusiastic. The childminder monitors her assistant's performance and they build on their knowledge and skills by attending training courses. The childminder promotes the health and safety of the children; they learn to keep safe as they practice road safety and the fire drill. The childminder monitors children's progress and shares information with parents to plan children's next steps for learning. She carries out the progress check for children aged two years and involves parents in this check. The childminder establishes trusting relationships with parents and she shares ideas of how to extend the children's learning at home. The children have fun and clearly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her family.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424376 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 838827 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, for most of the year. She works with her husband, who is an assistant. The childminder and her husband each hold an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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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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