Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2016 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's systems for assessing and identifying children's next steps for learning are thorough. She closely tracks children's progress to help ensure none are falling behind in their learning.  The childminder provides good-quality toys and resources, including ones that support children's understanding of diversity.  The childminder's premises are safe and secure, so children can play and explore safely. They follow good hygiene practices during the routine of the day to promote their good health.  The childminder reflects accurately on her good childminding service. She monitors the performance of her assistant and has a strong commitment to the continuous improvement of her service.  The childminder communicates extremely effectively with parents, which keeps them up to date about their children's routines and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share ideas with parents, to strengthen children's ongoing learning and development at home.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage young children to talk about themselves and people that are important to them, and to recognise similarities and differences among people.

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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

 share further ideas to help parents guide their children's learning at home  provide even more opportunities for younger children to talk about themselves and their families, and strengthen their awareness and appreciation of the similarities and differences among people.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant 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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of the correct procedures to protect children in their care. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and she plans exciting activities to capture the children's interests fully. The childminder and her assistant attend training courses to further support children's care and learning. The childminder establishes trusting partnerships with parents. She shares information about the children, for example, through discussions, children's learning journals and daily diaries. Parents are complimentary about the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a well-balanced educational programme, which is flexible to accommodate children's individual interests. She uses good teaching methods, such as effective questioning and making suggestions, to challenge children's thinking. Children develop good mathematical skills during enjoyable activities. For example, at the inspection, children enjoyed a painting activity with natural materials. They compared the weight and shapes of stones, and lengths of twigs, and talked about colours and numbers. Children build on their good communication and literacy skills, for example, as they listen to stories, explore letters and sounds, and practise their early writing. They develop good creative skills and imagination through a variety of experiences. For instance, they paint, explore tactile materials and act out during role play. Children also enjoy scientific explorations, such as observing ice melting and making 'volcanic' explosions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds close relationships with children so they develop a strong sense of belonging and trust. Children behave well and take pride in their achievements, such as their artwork, which is displayed. The childminder teaches good manners during the daily routine. Children develop good independence skills in preparation for school. For example, they know where to hang their coat and recognise their name on their peg. Children develop independence as they learn to do simple tasks for themselves. The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices and they learn to keep safe, for example, as they talk about road safety and practise the emergency evacuation procedure. Children are happy and enthusiastic, and they have fun learning indoors and outdoors. They develop good physical skills. For example, they balance on logs, crawl through tunnels, climb and slide.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress and acquire the knowledge and skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486214 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1005644 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Stantonbury, Milton Keynes. The childminder works with an assistant who holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm for most of the year.

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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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