Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 17 September 2013

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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 takes every opportunity to engage with parents and share information to support their children's ongoing learning at home. Parents say that children flourish and make rapid progress while in her care.  The childminder plans well for children's learning. She knows them well and adapts activities to support individual needs. Furthermore, she offers children a wide range of interesting activities, which challenge their knowledge and skills. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She helps them to understand who they are, and to consider their own and other people's feelings.  The childminder values children's, parents' and staff's views, which she uses well to evaluate the quality of her provision. She is able to identify her strengths and builds on good practice to improve further learning outcomes for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to extend further children's independent skills, in particular, in learning to complete daily tasks for themselves, for example, at mealtimes.  The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to extend fully children's early literacy skills, with particular regard to exploring letters and their sounds, and practising early writing.

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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

 create more opportunities for children to manage their own needs and learn to complete tasks for themselves, to enhance their independence  provide more opportunities for children to link letters and their sounds, and to make marks in a variety of different ways, to strengthen their early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's developmental records, the childminder's key policies and procedures, and self-evaluation.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings.  The inspector took account of children's and parents' views, such as through discussions during the inspection and by sampling written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious. For example, following recent training, she has reflected on her practice and has improved partnerships with parents and tailored planning to meet children's individual needs more closely. She regularly monitors her assistants and provides coaching to enhance their teaching skills. The childminder and her assistants have thorough processes in place to monitor children's development. There are good links with other professionals to enhance learning further. The childminder has addressed previous weaknesses well, such as providing improved conditions for children to rest when tired. She thoroughly assesses her provision to improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants understand how to follow procedures to protect children from harm, and they are alert to any changes in children's behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to join in with activities. She helps them to play alongside one another and to share resources. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. The childminder introduces new words into children's play. For example, she uses descriptive language when introducing objects, such as 'heavy' or 'light', and 'soft' or 'hard', and extends this further through skilful questioning. Children learn about early mathematics, such as counting skills and recognising colours. Books are readily available to children and the childminder encourages sharing stories at home. There are lots of physical activities to challenge children. For example, children enjoy climbing on a range of climbing frames and doing stretching exercises together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children a safe and welcoming environment where they can learn through play. She helps them understand risks, such as when running in confined spaces, to keep them safe while playing. The childminder implements various strategies to support children to learn right from wrong. For example, she rewards children for their good behaviour, such as with stickers and certificates. The childminder supports children's understanding of differences and similarities between themselves and others. For instance, she teaches children about different faiths, costumes and cultures, choice making, and likes and dislikes, which make them individuals. Children learn about the importance of good health. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meal options, and encourages good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy. They make good use of opportunities to learn, and freely explore and investigate through play. Children develop the necessary skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357165 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1048999 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She works with assistants and provides care during weekdays, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and two assistants hold qualifications at level 2.

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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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