Mrs Debra June Cole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2015 7 March 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 understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses effective teaching skills to help children to make good progress in their learning, given their starting points.  The childminder provides a stimulating range of activities and good quality toys and resources to support the interests of the children.  The childminder places emphasis on children's health and well-being. During the routine of the day, the children learn good hygiene practices.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children and is aware of the local child protection procedures.  The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents and others in order to meet the children's individual welfare and educational needs effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to practise writing for a purpose during their play.  The childminder has not considered ways to further encourage children's thoughts and responses at story time.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to write for different purposes, to further develop their early literacy skills  enhance children's experiences during story times, to further encourage their attention and participation.

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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 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 demonstrates good teaching techniques. She uses effective questioning, demonstrates new tasks and offers plenty of praise and encouragement. When children explore creepy crawlies in the garden, the childminder suggests they use bug boxes and magnifying glasses. This helps children to understand the world they live in and provides opportunities to use basic technology. Children have fun because the childminder plans activities based on their interests. For example, they are highly involved in imaginative play with the toy kitchen and they are very creative as they paint and stick. Children are engaged in activities to promote their speaking, listening and attention skills, such as card games and stories. Children have some opportunities to practise their early writing skills using chalks and pencils. During many activities, the childminder encourages children to count, name colours and shapes. They learn about measurement as they use tape

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who attend. This is good

measures and rulers. The childminder encourages children to be independent and she prepares them well for moving on to school.

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good

The childminder is kind and sensitive towards the children. They settle well and develop close attachments to her. Children choose what they want to play with and request other resources. Children are well behaved. They learn to take turns and share as they play. Parents provide meals for their children and the childminder provides healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit. Children can help themselves to their drinks when they are thirsty. Children thoroughly enjoy playing outside, they develop good physical skills and explore confidently in the safe and supervised environment. Children benefit from outings to the farm and country park, where they explore living things and the world in which they live.

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provision is good

The childminder monitors her childminding provision by reflecting on her practice. She has an accurate view of her successful childminding arrangements and is keen to make continuous improvements. The childminder risk assesses the environments used by the children. Therefore, they are safe and secure. They learn to keep themselves safe as they practise the emergency evacuation procedure and learn about road safety. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She effectively monitors children's progress and promotes their all-round development. The childminder works closely with parents and pre-school teachers to complement children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141560 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 841478 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 7am 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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