Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 14 December 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 standards of the provision have improved since the last inspection. The childminder objectively evaluates and sets goals to continually develop her service. In addition, she makes good use of professional training and information to improve her teaching skills.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder supports children's home languages and helps them recognise and respond to one another's feelings particularly well. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning.  There is a good range of toys and resources available to support children's own ideas for play. Children use imagination and creativity as they explore the world around them.  The childminder regularly shares information with parents and works in partnership with other settings children attend. Children receive consistent support to learn and the childminder helps continue their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not organise planned activities effectively enough to make the most of children's motivation to learn. She misses some opportunities to extend their learning.  The childminder does not always make the best possible use of assessment to give children the highest level of challenge in their play.

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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

 improve the planning and delivery of some adult-led activities to extend children's learning as effectively as possible  develop further the arrangements to monitor children's learning in order to consistently provide a high level of challenge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children during daily play routines.  The inspector spoke with parents and also took account of their written views.  The inspector and childminder evaluated a planned activity together.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector spoke with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder improves her own knowledge and skills continuously. For example, she has accessed training to improve her knowledge of child development and how to respond to unwanted behaviour. The childminder has high expectations of her own skills and what she would like children to achieve, and continuously improves her service. She has broadened the range of activities she provides. The childminder monitors her practice objectively. For example, she seeks professional advice and takes account of the views of parents and children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands local child protection procedures and knows what to do if she is concerned for children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children settle in quickly and the childminder works with parents to find out about their children's abilities and preferences from the outset. The childminder observes children's play and uses this to make accurate assessments of what they can do. She keeps parents informed of their children's progress and shares ideas on how to help them learn at home. The childminder asks children questions as they play and encourages them to explain their ideas. She joins in with their imaginative play and introduces new words to extend their language skills. For example, children pretend to host a party for the childminder's birthday and they talk about what they need to get ready and what food to make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have strong bonds with the childminder, who actively builds their self-esteem. The childminder helps children learn to manage risks for themselves and become confident in their physical abilities. For example, she teaches them how to use the trampoline outside independently. Children are sensitive to the feelings of others. For example, older children reassure younger children when they become tired. The childminder teaches children to recognise one another's differences and celebrates what makes them individual. For example, she uses children's home languages in their play and gives each one their own equipment for hand-washing routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good communication and literacy skills. They share books and have their favourite stories. Older children develop detailed storylines into their pretend play. Children develop good early writing skills. They make marks with purpose, explaining what they are drawing. Children's mathematical skills develop well. For example, they identify colours and shapes, and count as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447212 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1049667 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Wolverton, Milton Keynes. She offers childcare each weekday between 7am and 6pm, all year round.

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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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