Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 August 2015 15 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 works very well with her co-childminder, providing interesting activities that reflect children's interests and successfully promote their learning.  The childminder makes good use of her collaboration with her co-childminder to reflect on, and review, her practice to effectively prioritise areas for improvement.  The childminder is caring and conscientious. She builds trusting relationships with parents and children and nurtures positive relationships with others.  Children receive a good level of care and attention, which helps them to develop confidence and positive self-esteem.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development and shares these regularly with parents. This helps to monitor the progress the children make and ensures that parents are fully involved in their child's learning.  As children grow, they receive a good level of support to prepare them for their move

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This provision is good

to new settings or school. The childminder is mindful to promote children's independence and confidence in order to make them ready for the next stage in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is a skilled teacher. However, on occasion, she offers a little too much guidance for children, rather than standing back and allowing them to work things out for themselves.

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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

 strengthen further the opportunities for children to investigate, explore and learn through trial and error.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed children's play activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and co-childminder.  The inspector met with and took account of the views of parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy a range of activities in the childminder's care. She carefully plans a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, which means children are highly motivated to learn. Children develop social skills through group activities in the local community, some of which the childminder manages personally. Physical and communication development are also prioritised, so that children have the necessary skills to move on to school. The childminder has a robust system of communication with other settings children attend. She creates good partnerships to make sure children's needs are well met. The childminder monitors children's progress well and keeps parents informed of their achievements. This helps parents to understand how to continue their children's learning at home.

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good

Children have strong bonds with the childminder and feel comfortable and safe with her. Children's welfare is the childminder's top priority. She works with parents and others to ensure children are kept safe at all times. She has a sound understanding of local child protection procedures and keeps her knowledge up to date with regular training. The childminder has a range of experiences and resources available to promote children's understanding of different people and to help them build a sense of other cultures. This is something that the childminder has worked hard to promote. Children learn to become independent and build their confidence in managing tasks for themselves. For example, children help to make homemade dough that is used for additional activities. Children receive plenty of fresh air and exercise because the childminder's home is set up for outdoor play all year round. In addition, the childminder uses local parks and play spaces

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good

so children learn to use larger and more challenging equipment.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates the capacity to continuously improve over time. Her system of self-evaluation includes collaboration with her co-childminder to reflect on her practice and parents share their views through questionnaires. Additionally, she meets with other childminders at local groups and uses media to gather ideas and share thoughts on practice. The childminder makes sure she keeps in touch with current issues in childcare and maintains her knowledge and skills by accessing regular training. She uses a range of procedures to keep risks to children's safety to a minimum, including when she is using the local community for outings. Children's development is monitored well and the childminder keeps an organised system of documentation to underpin the efficient running of her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141425 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 836611 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 15 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Furzton in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She offers care all year round, from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday. She works with her husband who is also a registered childminder.

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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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