Childminder 141469

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2015 9 May 2012

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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 provides a homely and welcoming environment for all children. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in her home and build warm relationships with each other and with the childminder and her assistants.  The childminder and her assistants act as good role models for children. They set clear expectations about behaviour and lead by example; they are polite and helpful to each other so children learn to behave in this way too.  The quality of teaching is strong and children make good progress in their learning. The assistants interact with children well; they make good use of comments and ask questions to extend children's learning.  The childminder and her assistants meet children's care needs well. Babies receive cuddles throughout the day, especially during feeding or after waking up from sleeps.  The childminder makes good use of mealtimes to promote children's physical and emotional well-being. The childminder, assistants and children all sit together to enjoy

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This provision is good

home-cooked food and chat about the day.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help the more active boys extend their play outside.  The childminder does not always monitor assessments of groups of children as closely as she could. Therefore, she does not always adjust her planning to meet the varying needs of the children more consistently.

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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

 review the use of the outdoor area to strengthen learning opportunities for more active learners, such as boys.  use the monitoring of assessments to identify ways in which children learn best to strengthen the planning to meet their needs more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children, the childminder and her assistants in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistants about their understanding of child protection, safeguarding and first aid.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, staff qualifications and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the responsibilities of her role and fulfils all the associated requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her assistants share her understanding of their role in safeguarding children. They all know what to do if concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder forms good partnerships with parents, who are appreciative of the good care she takes of their children. She shares details of children's progress with their parents and with pre-schools children attend. The childminder reflects on her practice and has made ongoing improvements since the last inspection. For example, she has introduced planting and growing vegetables, which has helped children learn about healthy food, growth and decay. The childminder ensures that her assistants have opportunities to discuss their performance to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. She shares her knowledge of child development gained from her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

qualifications with her assistants to help ensure good quality teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants plan a broad range of activities and outings that support children's progress well. They support babies' developing language, responding to their gurgles with songs, words and smiles. The childminder and her assistants help babies develop their physical skills; they enjoy plenty of opportunities to kick and wiggle on the floor. Older children enjoy games that encourage their early reading, such as matching words and pictures. The childminder and assistants plan activities that children can enjoy together; for example, they played with rice that helped younger children to develop their coordination as they poured the rice in cups and older children learnt about size and quantity. Children enjoy trips out to learn about their local community and the world in which they live. For example, they travel by bus or train to nearby towns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder, her assistants and the children show they all enjoy each other's company. Children know where to find things and help themselves to the toys they want to use. They see adults welcoming visitors and extend the same welcome themselves. Children are learning to be thoughtful about each other's needs. For example, older children know to be gentle and careful with much younger babies. The childminder ensures her home is safe. Older children are learning to meet their own personal needs and enjoy helping with small tasks, such as preparing the table for meals. They receive praise for their helpfulness and kindness, which has a positive impact on their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop skills and confidence for their future learning and move to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141469 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 825766 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Hanslope, in Buckinghamshire. She employs two full-time assistants. She provides care Monday to Friday, all day, throughout the year. The childminder has completed an early years foundation degree. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two years.

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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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