Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2015 18 October 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 gathers information from parents so that she can plan activities which meet the children's care and learning needs.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans activities to capture the children's interest and closely monitors their progress to plan their next steps for learning.  The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments for her home and outings to minimise possible hazards. Children practise the emergency evacuation procedure, so they know what to do in the event of a fire.  The childminder monitors the performance of her assistants and demonstrates a commitment to the continuous improvement of her service. They develop their skills by attending training courses to benefit the children.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well, providing a good role model to help children develop politeness and consideration of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a wide range of toys and resources to fully support children's imaginative play.  The childminder does not fully plan outdoor play experiences to further extend all areas of 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

 provide further toys and resources to extend children's imaginative play opportunities  consider how to plan the use of the outdoor space to further support all areas of children's learning.

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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 assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder interacts warmly with the children and she helps them to develop at their own pace. Children develop good communication, language and literacy skills during all activities. The caring childminder provides running commentary and encourages children to chat and respond by asking questions. She provides a good range of books and children enjoy listening to stories. Children have good opportunities to practice their early writing skills as they make marks with their fingers in paint, shaving foam and dough. Overall, the childminder provides a good range of toys and resources. The childminder successfully extends the children's understanding of early mathematics during their play as they post shapes, fit puzzles together and match the colour of their cups and plates. Children enjoy being creative as they paint and draw. They have fun playing musical instruments and blowing bubbles. Children proudly clap their hands and smile as they sing their 'welcome'

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who attend. This is good

and 'goodbye' song. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage of their learning.

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good

The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment for children. They develop close relationships with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder follows good hygiene routines and teaches children to wash their hands before eating and after using the bathroom. Children use disposable hand towels to prevent the possible spread of infection. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating through discussions. She helps children to be aware of their own safety by teaching them about road safety and by allowing them to take small risks on apparatus at the park. Children develop good physical skills as they bounce, balance and slide.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. Along with her assistants, she attends safeguarding training to keep up to date with local safeguarding procedures to protect children. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements. She completes regular assessments, including the progress check for two-year-old children, which helps her to identify and take action to close any gaps in the children's learning. Every day, the childminder takes time to talk to parents about their child's routine and achievements, and they have open access to their child's observation file. This helps her to meet the individual needs of the children. Children are very happy in the care of the childminder and her assistants.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338589 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 834895 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Loughton, Milton Keynes. She works with her husband and daughter as her assistants. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, term-time and in school holidays.

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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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