Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 30 May 2012

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder lacks confidence in promoting children's communication and language development, particularly when children find verbal communication more difficult.  The childminder does not use her knowledge of children's abilities and skills well to help her tailor activities and experiences to promote the next steps for children's individual learning.  The childminder has developed some effective partnerships with others involved in children's care, but not all. As a result, she does not know how well all children are doing elsewhere and cannot be sure that she is promoting consistent care and complementing children's learning.  The childminder does not have a written complaints procedure to support parents when making a complaint in writing or by email, in line with requirements for the Childcare Register.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder builds strong relationships with children and encourages friendships, supporting them as they learn how to share and play together.  The childminder is secure in her knowledge of safeguarding matters and makes sure all those who are in regular contact with children have completed suitability checks.  The children's play environment is safe, welcoming and provides children with opportunities to learn through play both inside and outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve practice in order to support children's communication and language development effectively, taking account of children's interests and using more skilful questioning techniques and teaching strategies to help children to be confident in their use of speech.  plan a range of interesting and exciting activities to help children move forward in their individual learning.

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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

 develop partnership working further to create a cooperative and consistent programme of learning to aid children's progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make sure a written complaints procedure is available to be followed in the event that a parent makes a complaint in writing or by email (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  make sure a written complaints procedure is available to be followed in the event that a parent makes a complaint in writing or by email (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records, and key policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through their feedback letters.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides a range of activities and resources and, overall, children are supported as they investigate and explore their environment. In general, the childminder responds to children's interests and engages them, helping to focus their attention. Although she uses lots of descriptive language and talks to children about their play, she does not make good use of their enjoyment of songs and rhymes and use skilful teaching to help broaden their language skills. The children are physically active. The childminder enables children to have plenty of outdoor play as well as indoors. Children have good opportunities to strengthen their muscles, gain skills in balance and coordination and to practise their early writing skills.

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requires improvement

The childminder builds trusting relationships with the children and their parents. She meets children's care needs well, but she does not do enough to help children make good progress in all areas of their learning. The childminder models positive behaviours and teaches children how to play safely. This is reflected by children who conduct themselves well. The childminder helps children gain independence. She encourages their choice making and gives them time to have a go at new skills in self-care. They learn to manage different fastenings and dress themselves as they dress up. The childminder ensures children make healthy choices at meal and snack times. She encourages personal hygiene through her routines and provides opportunities for children to be active throughout the day. Overall, children's emotional well-being is supported and this helps them to adapt to change and supports their readiness for school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder uses observations and assessments to identify where children are in their learning. Her teaching skills are developing. She seeks help from other professionals and knows what she needs to do to promote children's individual learning. However, the childminder is not consistent in applying what she knows to plan effectively to promote children's further all-round learning. While some partnerships are working well, other arrangements are not as effective. This means that some information about children's development is not shared effectively and this affects the continuity of teaching and learning. The childminder shows some reflective skills and has identified some aspects for improvement of her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355502 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 835314 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bletchley, close to Milton Keynes. The childminder operates five full days a week, including before and after school. She has completed a home-based childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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