Adom, Nora

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 11 January 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 knows the children well. She plans effectively for their individual learning, tracks their good progress and identifies their next steps for learning to inform future planning.  Children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development as they make choices about what to play with. They are very well-behaved and learn to share and take turns.  The childminder and her assistant build good relationships with parents, resulting in them feeling reassured and happy with the service they receive.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters and she updates her knowledge to safeguard children. Children happily explore in the safety and security of the childminder's home.  The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents and children. She monitors the performance of her assistant and they attend training courses together to keep up to date. Therefore, her assistant is fully aware of the expectations

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not provided with many opportunities to practise their early writing skills for a purpose.  Children enjoy outdoor play but experiences do not fully enhance their all-round learning or encourage them to use their ideas and imaginations.

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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 make meaningful marks for different purposes to further develop their early literacy skills  plan children's outdoor play experiences further to extend their all-round learning and development, and imaginations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant 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 plans many enjoyable activities from the children's individual interests. She demonstrates effective teaching methods, such as modelling language, demonstrating and questioning to extend children's understanding and speaking skills. The childminder plans good opportunities for children to develop mathematical skills. Children enjoy playing games that involve counting and naming colours and shapes. The childminder provides challenges for children when they are ready by encouraging them to add and subtract different objects. During cooking activities children talk about where foods come from in the world and use cups to measure the ingredients. Children develop their imaginations through role play, dancing to music and singing songs. They enjoy using big brushes to paint and explore dough, sand and water play. Children find out how things work as they use press button toys and play educational games on the toy laptop. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder helps children to gain the knowledge and skills they need to move on to school. For example, children learn to recognise and write their name, put on their clothes and manage for themselves in the bathroom.

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good

The childminder takes steps to effectively promote children's health and safety. Children play in a clean, secure environment where they learn to keep themselves safe through daily routines and activities. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise and outdoor activities. This promotes their good physical skills and helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which further promotes their good health. The childminder has a good range of furniture, toys and resources to support children's all-round development. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure as they explore and help themselves to the toys.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. Parents share information about children's individual needs, interests and experiences with the childminder. Through assessing children's progress, the childminder is able to note possible concerns and narrow any gaps in children's learning. Parents are well informed about their children's progress and the childminder shares ideas of how to extend the children's learning at home. In addition, she also works closely with other professionals, such as pre-school and school teachers, to further complement children's learning in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141296 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 836609 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Grange Farm, Milton Keynes. The childminder works with an assistant. She offers care Monday to Friday 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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