Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 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

 Children make good progress in their development and they gain the skills needed to successfully move on to the next stages of their learning. The childminder provides them with enjoyable activities that keep them motivated to play and explore.  Children are confident and engaged in their play. They choose toys and resources to support their own play ideas, and are eager to try new activities that the childminder has planned.  The childminder monitors children's play and makes accurate assessments of their progress. She makes sure that parents know what their children can do and their planned next steps in learning, to keep them informed about their children's progress.  The childminder has developed her knowledge since she first registered. She has sought additional training and information to expand her teaching skills and makes good evaluations of her practice to improve children's experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always involve parents effectively in their children's learning, or encourage them to contribute their opinions about the quality of care she provides.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to extend children's awareness of the differences between people, to further develop their understanding of diversity.

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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

 develop further the already good partnerships with parents to encourage them to share even more precise information about their children's learning and their views about the quality of provision  extend opportunities for children to develop an even better understanding of diversity and a positive awareness of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during their daily play and routines.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the activities that the children experienced at inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, including policies, procedures and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes accurate evaluations of her practice and sets targets to improve her service and children's outcomes. For example, she has developed her understanding of speech and language development to help her identify delays in children's communication skills. The childminder is well organised and has effective procedures in place to share information with other settings children attend. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with local child protection procedures and details, and she has a secure understanding of what to do if she is concerned for children's safety. She is especially aware of the possible hazards that are unique to her home, such as the pets that she keeps, and takes action to minimise any risks to children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans challenging activities, based on her assessments, to help children learn well. She provides resources to develop children's matching and coordination skills, and makes the most of children's interest in tipping and sorting. For example, the childminder encouraged children to explore as they played with water and a range of resources. She showed them how to do things and used language well to develop their play. The childminder asks questions and offers children explanations as she joins in with their play. She extends children's thinking and creativity. For example, she provides further resources to keep play going and changes the resources to reflect children's own imaginative play ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes close bonds with children and understands their individual needs very well. Children develop the social, emotional and physical skills they need to make good progress in their personal development. They learn to take turns in activities, and seek out the childminder for reassurance and comfort when they are tired. Children enjoy a good range of physical and outdoor play activities, and talk about the foods they like and eat at mealtimes. The childminder provides a warm and inviting space for children in which they can play and learn. She makes sure that they give things a go for themselves and become independent when managing their own needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children pay close attention and concentrate well in their activities. They identify colours and shapes, such as when they play in the water tray. Children practise their coordination skills with various tools. For example, they snip with scissors and use plungers, cutters and different brushes in playdough and painting activities. Children enjoy stories, confidently answer questions, and think about and share their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473656 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 974612 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Furzton, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers childcare each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at 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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Telephone number

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