Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 22 November 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 knows the children really well. She monitors and assesses their progress to plan for their future learning.  Children make good progress. The childminder uses effective teaching methods, such as demonstrating tasks, making suggestions and asking effective questions.  The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents and keeps them well informed about their child's routine and progress. Parents praise the childminder for the good progress their children make in her care.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice and evaluates her service. She makes changes to develop this further by, for example, introducing a parent questionnaire to obtain their valued thoughts and suggestions.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on the children's safety. She takes positive steps to keep children safe and secure across the different environments they use.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a wide range of resources to enhance children's imaginative play.  While children develop good physical skills when out at the park, there are fewer resources for younger children to develop their physical skills and coordination at her home.

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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 more resources for role-play to extend children's imaginations, thoughts and ideas  review the range of resources available to support younger children's developing physical skills and their large muscle control.

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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 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 speaking and listening skills by chatting to them and giving them time to think and respond back to her. Children show a very keen interest in books and the childminder introduces new words and phrases to build on their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children to develop good hand-eye coordination and mathematical skills. Children fit puzzles together, build with construction toys and explore measurement as they fill and empty containers. Children develop their creativity as they paint, stick and draw. The childminder makes good use of daily routines and real-life experiences to encourage children to be independent and to learn about technology. For example, children choose what they would like for lunch and press the buttons on the microwave to heat food. Parents and children enjoy yearly barbeques and picnics, and learn about other people's beliefs as they join in celebrations for American Independence

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who attend. This is good

Day, Chinese New Year and Diwali. Children are relaxed and clearly enjoy the activities and time they spend with the childminder as she prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.

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good

The kind and caring childminder develops close bonds with the children who are very happy in her care. She praises children for the smallest of achievements so they develop confidence and self-esteem. Children build on their independence skills, for example, as they place their shoes in their box and carry their utensils to the lunch table. Overall, children develop good physical skills as, for example, they play in the garden and at the park, walk the family dog and go on nature walks. The childminder promotes good health and hygiene practices by preparing healthy foods and encouraging hand washing during the routine of the day.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. All necessary paperwork is implemented to underpin her good service. The childminder updates her knowledge and skills by attending training courses, such as child protection, to safeguard the children. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses relevant guidance to help her make judgments about how well the children are progressing towards the early learning goals. This also helps her to identify and narrow any gaps in the children's learning. She monitors children's progress from their starting points and she is aware of the need to carry out the progress check for children aged two. The childminder works with other professionals as the need arises, such as pre-school teachers, to further complement children's learning in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 150031 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 841867 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 22 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes. 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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