Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2016 15 May 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 reflects on her provision well. She uses knowledge and skills gained through working with professionals and networks to continue to build on improvements made since the last inspection.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice. She researches on the internet to improve her good teaching skills, including ways of assessing children's development.  Children and babies behave well and make good progress. The childminder responds to their learning and care needs well. Her understanding of how babies learn is exemplary.  The childminder helps to develop children's speaking and listening skills. For example, she shares books, songs and rhymes with children to build on their vocabulary and understanding.  Children and babies experience good physical activities to develop their muscle control.  Relationships are strong. The childminder has cultivated great trust and understanding

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This provision is good

with each child. Children are confident to ask for help.  The childminder communicates well with parents about children's welfare. Parents are pleased with the care their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's thinking and understanding to help them learn to the highest level.

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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

 help children to develop their thinking skills and understanding to extend their learning fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and the impact her teaching has on children's development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of all parents' views expressed in responses to questionnaires.  The inspector looked at children's records, including tracking charts and observations, alongside planning, policies, procedures and a range of other relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has improved her provision since the last inspection. For example, she has addressed the recommendations raised and improved how she checks children's progress to pinpoint what each baby and child needs to learn next. That has helped her to offer an improved standard of service. The childminder knows and understands safeguarding procedures, and follows them closely to support children's welfare and safety. She is fully alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. Following training on outdoor learning, the childminder has set up a welcoming, well-organised and stimulating environment outdoors, to match an equally good indoor provision. For example, an outdoor mud- kitchen mirrors the indoor high-tech kitchen unit. Children of all ages enjoy and explore all areas of learning. The childminder regularly monitors what she does to help continue the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder establishes children's learning needs with parents when the children first join her. She regularly shares progress with parents. The childminder encourages language and communication skills well. For example, she repeats words and phrases clearly to improve children's speaking skills. Babies start to pay attention. Children listen to the sounds letters make in their name. The childminder help them learn to write their names and practise their mathematical skills, such as counting, naming shapes or comparing sizes. They use the collection of toys and equipment as one way of sharpening their precise handling skills in preparation for writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to recognise their own and each other's efforts and praises their achievement. Children feel confident, value their own efforts and they try harder when it is needed. The childminder encourages children to complete tasks. Her gentle care for babies' needs is exemplary. She supports young children to manage their hygiene and personal needs, so they know and understand what to do. Children learn about keeping safe, for example, on their walk to school or how to keep safe in the sun. The childminder encourages healthy lifestyles, including for babies when appropriate. She manages behaviour well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. Children of all ages develop skills in manipulating and exploring objects and materials. They develop their physical skills well. Children are tolerant and cooperative. They learn a good range of skills to prepare them for the next stage in their education. This includes their early mathematical and writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453060 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1049728 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Springfield, in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The childminder is available to care for children from 6am to 10pm every day, including weekends, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds relevant early years qualifications.

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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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