Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2015 22 May 2012

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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 helps children to make good progress towards the early learning goals. She provides a wide range of toys and activities that encourage children to be active learners.  Children are happy in the childminder's care because she promotes their emotional well-being effectively, enabling them to feel safe and grow in confidence.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She is a good role model to help children develop politeness and consideration of others.  The childminder evaluates the successfulness of her provision by continually reflecting on her practice and making changes to benefit the children.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection to safeguard children. She is fully aware of local safeguarding procedures.  The childminder has thorough risk assessments in place for her home and outings in order to minimise possible hazards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use opportunities to encourage children to write for meaningful purposes during their play, such as making shopping lists.  The childminder has not fully planned and developed outdoor play opportunities to support children's all-round development.

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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 that encourage children to write for a specific purpose  plan and develop children's outdoor learning experiences to support all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home 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 helps children to develop good communication and language skills during all activities. She encourages children to chat and respond to questions, and to explore sounds and letters. During a water play activity, children explore measurement as they have fun floating boats and filling and emptying containers. The childminder suggests they find objects which are big and small to further extend their learning. Children increase their small-muscle skills as they use nets to catch the toy fish and octopus. They have fun mixing paint and observe and talk about colour changes. Children make good progress, in relation to their starting points, including those with special educational needs. This is because the quality of the childminder's teaching is good, she works very closely with their parents and she acts upon advice shared with other professionals to successfully support the children. The childminder encourages children to be independent as they choose the

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who attend. This is good

toys they want to play with. She interacts warmly with the children and she helps them to develop at their own pace. Children are well prepared for moving on to school.

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good

The childminder finds out all she can about the children before they start. She completes the necessary paperwork, such as contracts, and gathers information about the children's care and educational needs. This helps her to provide a good childminding service for children and their families. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day as they as they throw bean bags into nets, slide and play on ride-on toys. The childminder provides healthy snacks according to children's individual dietary requirements. The childminder follows good hygiene routines and she teaches children to wash their hands before eating and after using the bathroom. She teaches children to keep themselves safe, for example, as they climb on more challenging apparatus at the park.

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provision is good

The childminder is aware of her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Overall, she plans a well-balanced educational programme to help children to make good progress towards the early learning goals in preparation for future learning. The childminder tracks children's progress, which helps her to identify and take action to close any gaps in their learning. Parents are very complimentary about the childminding service they receive. Every day, the childminder takes time to talk to parents about their child's routine and achievements. The childminder has very good relationships with the local pre-school and school. She extends the children's learning by linking into activities they experience in these settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141562 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 841479 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. 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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