Burgess, Nicola

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 4 August 2010

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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 plans activities and provides a wide range of toys and activities that encourage children to be active learners. Children make good progress, given their starting points.  The childminder extends children's understanding of early mathematics. She uses activities well to discuss colours, shapes, size and measurement with children during their play.  The childminder implements effective risk assessments for the premises and outings, this enables children to explore and play safely.  Children eat healthily, and they enjoy participating in cooking activities and playing games that the childminder uses to further their knowledge of healthy and unhealthy foods.  The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies her strengths and areas for further development well. She monitors the work of her assistant. They observe one another's practice and provide feedback to further improve outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder links her planning to follow what children do at pre-school. As a result, children's learning experiences are extended and consolidated.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The range of resources outdoors is not as rich as those provided inside. Therefore, children are not always able to fully challenge their existing skills and ideas during their outside play.  The childminder does not always sufficiently ventilate her home to minimise odours.

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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

 extend the outdoor learning environment to enhance all areas of children's learning  ensure the house is well ventilated to reduce the smell of odours.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, kitchen, conservatory and 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 and her assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. Children develop good communication, language and literacy skills. The childminder encourages children to chat and respond, by asking questions. The childminder makes good use of resources to enhance her storytelling. Children enjoy going to the library and use their imagination as they paint their library bags. Children have many good opportunities to practise their early-writing skills. For example, as they make marks with their fingers in paint and sand. In addition, they use pencils to write and draw recognisable pictures. The childminder encourages children to develop good physical agility as they climb, bounce, balance and slide on apparatus. However, she does not provide a wide variety of activities and resources in the outdoor environment to fully support children's all-round development. The childminder teaches children about the

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who attend. This is good

world in which they live. For example, children enjoy nature walks, feeding the rabbits, and growing flowers and vegetables. Children find out about other people's beliefs as they celebrate different cultural festivals. The childminder supports children to build on their existing good skills and become independent, to help develop their readiness for school.

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good

The childminder and her assistant provide nurturing care for young children. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She acts as a good role model and this helps children develop politeness and consideration of others. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day. The childminder teaches children to be aware of their own safety. For example, they learn about crossing the road safely and take small risks as they climb on apparatus at the park. The childminder teaches children to wash their hands during the routine of the day and they have individual bed linen. However, the childminder does not always sufficiently ventilate her home to minimise odours.

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provision is good

The childminder is very clear about her role and responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder and her assistant know what to do should they have child-protection concerns about children in their care. Adults in the home are suitably vetted and a record of visitors is kept. These further safeguard children. The enthusiastic childminder attends training courses to further develop her knowledge and skills, and to keep up to date with childcare practices. The childminder has good systems to implement the progress check for two-year-old children, and she includes parents in this process. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and they are well-informed about their child's routine and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386324 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 829999 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 August 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The childminder works with an assistant. She offers care Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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