Tsuzuki Pellegrino, Makiko

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 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 has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She plans effectively for their learning and interacts positively with children as they play. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her existing practice and to plan for the future. She values parents' views and successfully identifies areas for future development to benefit children and their families.  The enthusiastic childminder attends training courses and makes relationships with other professionals to further her personal development.  Children learn to live healthy lifestyles; they make good progress in their physical development. They eat healthily, follow good hygiene routines and take regular exercise.  Partnerships with parents are well-established, and support and complement children's care and learning at home and in the childminder's setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain accurate information from parents about what their children already know when they start attending the setting.  The childminder does not always fully extend younger children's understanding of themselves and important people and things in their lives.

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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

 encourage parents to share more details about their children's development when they start  increase opportunities for younger children to talk about themselves and their families, to further their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder 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 has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures to protect children. She ensures that the environments they use are safe and secure. Babies have ample space to move around freely as they crawl. The childminder has a good knowledge of their learning and development requirements. She tracks children's progress to identify and narrow any gaps in their learning. The childminder shares information with parents about children's care and learning, which keeps them well informed of their children's progress. Parents are very complimentary about the childminding service and enjoy sharing special achievements in the children's lives.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a homely and stimulating environment for babies and young children. She plans worthwhile activities based on their individual interests and next steps for learning. Her positive interaction helps children to develop emotional attachments, good communication and language skills. Babies listen and respond by smiling and making different sounds. They enthusiastically look at books and join in songs and musical activities. Babies explore different materials, such as ice, paint, sponges and pine cones, using their senses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring childminder creates a welcoming environment in which children flourish. Children's personal, social and emotional development are promoted well. Babies develop close attachments to the childminder and they are very happy in her care. Their confidence and self-esteem are nurtured through the praise and encouragement that they receive. Children play with toys and resources, which help them to begin to understand about the similarities and differences of people in the world they live in. Young children develop good physical skills; for example, they pull themselves up to standing and use sit- and-ride toys. The childminder makes good use of pre-school settings and trips to the park and library to further develop children's physical and social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They practise early writing and increase their independence by exploring their environment. Babies are curious and they find out how things work; for example, they press buttons and twist knobs on programmable toys. Babies have good opportunities to increase their mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills. For example, they post shapes, attempt jigsaws, and fill and empty containers. The childminder helps young children to count, and recognise colours and shapes. Children build on what they already know in preparation for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475257 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 980046 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 5 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 2014. She lives in Bletchley in Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, 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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