Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder works with an assistant. They provide a very stimulating play environment, which is safe and welcoming.  The childminder and her assistant manage children's behaviour very well. Children receive guidance and support to help understand right from wrong, and to take turns and share with others.  The childminder and her assistant review their environment and take good precautions to reduce hazards. They provide a safe environment for children.  The childminder has a vision for her setting, and sets high expectations for her practice and for children's development. She supports her assistant to achieve the same standards of care that she expects from herself.  Teaching is consistently strong; children make good progress in their development. The childminder and assistant provide a good range of stimulating activities, which excite and motivate children to learn. Children learn a range of skills that prepare them well

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's mathematical skills to develop their knowledge of numbers.  The childminder does not always help children to understand about some parts of the natural world. For example, children have limited opportunities to explore and investigate growth and decay.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share children's learning and activities at home. Therefore, the childminder does not always build on what children can do to extend their learning even further.

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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 children's mathematical skills to extend their knowledge of numbers and written numerals  extend opportunities for children to investigate the natural world and develop their understanding of growth and decay  encourage all parents to share more details about what their children achieve at home, to further support their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, including policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector observed children's play activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors the quality of provision and children's learning and development. She reviews assessments of children's achievements to monitor their progress and addresses any gaps in their learning. She attends training and reads information to improve her teaching. She uses her knowledge to develop her assistant's teaching skills. The childminder is reflective and includes parents' views in her self-evaluation. For example, parents suggested that their children did not often use technology with the childminder. She audited her teaching in this area and now helps children to learn, practise and explore technology in all aspects of their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a sound knowledge of child protection procedures and know what to do if they have any concerns for children's safety. The childminder establishes good relationships with others involved in children's learning, working together

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an effective teacher. She uses children's interests to challenge their learning and development. For example, the childminder encouraged children to listen to the beat in music and explore different ways to move. The childminder's assistant skilfully promotes children's language development. He asked questions to help children to describe the texture of feathers and extended their vocabulary. The childminder shares her assessments of children's learning with parents, which helps them build on their children's learning at home. The childminder plans a good range of activities that help children learn skills that prepare them for future learning. For example, she helps children to develop skills for early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents and children from the start. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They provide children with praise and encouragement. Children grow in confidence and are very independent; they make decisions about what to play and select toys and resources for their chosen activities. Children learn about some of the differences between themselves and other people, and understand right from wrong. They learn to listen to what others have to say and are respectful. The childminder promotes children's good health; for example, she provides well-balanced meals and children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress in their learning. They learn a range of skills that prepare them well for future learning, such as school. Those children who require extra support receive it in a timely manner so they catch up quickly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467036 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 951229 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Walnut Tree, in Milton Keynes. She works with her husband, who is her assistant. The childminder receives funding to offer free early education to children aged three and four years. She offers childcare each weekday from 7am to 7pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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