Childminder EY302418

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 18 January 2010

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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 has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows the children well and plans effectively to help them make at least good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources to meet the differing needs of the children.  The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates it well. She values the views of parents and children to help her decide what changes to make to improve her service.  The childminder is motivated to develop professionally. She undertakes courses and keeps up to date with changes in legislation to develop her knowledge and teaching skills. The changes made have helped her to improve children's outcomes and to sustain her good standards.  Children behave very well, and they learn to be kind, polite and considerate towards one another.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best of opportunities to help children to recognise the similarities and differences between themselves and others.  The childminder does not always involve parents fully to strengthen children's ongoing learning and development at home, for example, by sharing ideas.

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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

 take every opportunity to develop children's awareness of the similarities and differences among people  take every opportunity to involve parents fully in their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the children's records and at planning documents, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and she is aware of when she must contact Ofsted. She carries out careful risk assessments of the environments that children use to keep them safe and secure. The childminder checks children's progress thoroughly, which helps her to identify and close any gaps in their learning. She keeps parents well informed of their children's routines and activities. Parents are pleased with the progress that their children make, and they recognise children's strong speech and language development. The childminder works closely with others, such as pre-school staff, to complement children's learning and to promote a shared approach to children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating activities based on the children's interests. She establishes secure starting points in consultation with parents to help her plan carefully for children's next steps in learning. The childminder is a good role model to children and she promotes effective ways of learning. For example, during all activities she models language clearly, demonstrates tasks and makes suggestions to extend children's ideas. She helps children to learn about the world they live in. For example, they learn about others' celebrations, observe living things and operate simple technology. The childminder helps older children build good early literacy and mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children's emotional well-being is nurtured as they settle in according to their individual needs. The childminder discusses information with parents to meet children's care and learning needs effectively. She encourages children to be independent and builds on their confidence and self- esteem. She helps children to develop good physical skills; for example, they learn to negotiate space on sit and ride toys, and climb and slide. The childminder teaches children effectively about keeping themselves safe and healthy, such as knowing what to do when crossing the road. Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks. The childminder supports children well to develop their personal independence, for example, in their toileting needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to count, and they can name some colours and shapes. They learn to hold a pencil effectively in preparation for writing, can recognise some words and listen carefully to stories. Children develop good social and personal skills. They learn to share and to take turns as they play, and to manage their personal care needs competently. Children are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302418 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1030890 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Medbourne, Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care each weekday from 7.30am until 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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