Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 5 January 2010

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not risk assessed her nappy changing routine sufficiently to ensure that it is safe and hygienic for each individual child.  The childminder identifies children's individual next steps in learning but does not always consider how she will achieve these, or include them in her planning in order to fully extend and challenge children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has sound teaching skills overall. She understands how children learn and plans a range of activities supporting them by showing them what to do and engaging them in their games and planned activities.  The childminder works well with parents and understands how to work in partnership with other professionals involved in children's lives. She encourages the sharing of information on development so that learning is complemented between home and the childminder's setting.  Overall, the childminder uses her self-evaluation to identify areas for development and takes appropriate steps to improve the service she offers children and parents. She has a positive attitude towards increasing her knowledge and skills through attending courses, and uses this to help drive improvements to her practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the planning of activities and include children's next steps for learning to extend and challenge children further in their learning  review the arrangements for nappy changing to ensure they are hygienic and keep children safe

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise risks to children's health, particularly during nappy changing routines (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise risks to children's health, particularly during nappy changing routines (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing outside during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including development records and key policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' and children's views through their feedback letters.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder shows improvement in her monitoring and assessment processes to support children's development. She now identifies children's next steps in learning, although she does not sufficiently consider how she can help children achieve these or use them in her planning to help extend children in their learning. The childminder provides a child-friendly environment both inside and outside. She gives a good level of attention to children and this helps them feel comfortable in her care and encourages them to explore the play space. The childminder helps and engages children well in their play to develop their interest in activities. She promotes their language skills through using simple language, modelling sounds and words, and playing games with them, such as blowing bubbles. Consequently, children experiment with sounds and build their speaking skills. The childminder encourages children to be physically active. She plans a range of

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who attend. This requires improvement

physically challenging activities that promote children's balance and coordination, such as riding tricycles and ball skills. The opportunities children receive help them to make sound progress in their learning.

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requires improvement

Although the premises are safe and children learn about safety, the childminder does not risk assess some daily routines appropriately. For example, she changes children on a thin mat on a tiled floor and has not assessed the potential hygiene and safety risks of this to children. The key-person system works well and enables children to build trusting and secure relationships. The childminder promotes children's friendships through the community groups she takes them too. Children learn to manage strong feelings and behaviours, and the childminder encourages them to play alongside each other. The childminder's attention to children's emotional well-being helps them to manage changes between different learning environments, particularly other early years settings and school. She generally promotes children's good health throughout the day and helps children to take the first steps towards self-care.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has improved how she monitors and assesses children's developmental progress. She plans activities that children enjoy. However, she does not effectively include their next steps for learning when doing this to precisely target their progress. She has good knowledge of safeguarding issues and monitors the suitability of those who have contact with children. Overall, the childminder has a sound understanding of her role and responsibility in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She reflects on her practice but has not identified all areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY255035 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 833099 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. She operates five days a week, including before and after school hours, for most of the year. The childminder has completed a course in home-based childcare.

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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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