Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 very good understanding of children's needs and meets these well. As a result, children are happy and secure in her care.  The childminder makes regular observations of children at play. This helps contribute to her understanding of her overall picture of their progress, which the childminder shares with parents regularly.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder, and are content and occupied throughout the day. They are given appropriate challenges, which help them to continuously extend their learning during their play.  Parents are given plenty of information to help them understand the development their children make, and extend this further at home, as they receive regular communication and support from the childminder.  The childminder has a sound understanding of local child protection procedures and understands what to do if she is concerned about children's welfare.

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively risk assesses activities and outings in order to ensure they are safe and suitable, and to maintain children's safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise activities to encourage children to work together, and does not make the most of opportunities to teach them about mathematical concepts and diversity during their play.

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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

 review the organisation of activities to allow children to work together more as part of a group  increase children's awareness of mathematical concepts and diversity further during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder 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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands how children develop and uses a range of questions to challenge children in their learning. She regularly observes their play and uses these to provide regular assessments, which are shared with parents. This helps the childminder provide children with a good level of support and they make good progress. Parents build an understanding of their children's development through discussions with the childminder, and they receive a written summary of their children's development when they are between the ages of two and three years. The childminder is aware of how to support children who attend other settings and understands the importance of working in partnership with them to support children's learning. Children receive a good range of toys and resources that promote learning in all areas; however, she does not always introduce activities that they would not choose for themselves, to extend their learning further. For

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who attend. This is good

example, children's mathematical development and their understanding of the world around them are not always as strongly promoted as other areas of learning.

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good

Children build close relationships with the childminder, who shows a clear understanding of their needs and preferences. She works closely with parents to understand children's backgrounds and how best to support their learning. Children are able to develop skills needed for future learning and the childminder has also considered how best to support children as they move on to new settings or school. The childminder's home is warm and welcoming, and the children have plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children have free access to a range of toys and resources, and are encouraged to do things for themselves. For example, children wash their hands before meals and open their lunchboxes by themselves, with the childminder close by to offer support. This allows children to be independent and helps them learn the importance of healthy practices and lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder is confident of her role and responsibility, and aspires to improve her service. She closely monitors observations and assessments of learning so she can readily identify any gaps in children's development. The childminder asks the parents for their views and opinions, and then incorporates their wishes into her practice. Children help to plan the daily activities and their choices influence the childminder's planning for future activities. This means her self-evaluation system is robust and she considers the needs of all involved in children's learning. The childminder is astute at evaluating her practice and identifying areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441443 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 808151 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Olney, Buckinghamshire. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder offers childcare on Mondays and Tuesdays, all day, all year round.

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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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