Childminder EY435905

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2016 25 September 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 childminder reviews her practice effectively and is committed to her ongoing professional practice. For example, she is currently working towards a relevant degree.  The childminder provides children with a good range of activities that engage them well and build on their interests. For example, children focused well as they used a spoon to scoop cereals into a dumper truck.  Children make good progress based on their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, at nursery and school.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder knows them well and plans the day effectively according to their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not monitor assessment information consistently to ensure it is accurate.  The childminder does not always support children to think for themselves and express their views and ideas.

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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

 make better use of assessments of children's development to more accurately check the progress they make in their learning  give children more time to respond to questions and share their ideas, to help develop their thinking skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times, and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses effective ways to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she discusses children's interests and achievements, and shares ideas to extend children's learning at home. The childminder understands the importance of working with professionals and other providers to ensure continuity and good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding as they play. For instance, she models counting images in books and labels building blocks with numbers. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills effectively. She provides opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills inside and outside. The childminder encourages children to consider the differences and similarities between themselves and other people. For example, she talks about the different features of toy figures and takes children out to places in the local community to learn more about the people who live there.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and well-organised environment that motivates children to learn as they make choices about what they want to play with. She has a good range of resources and activities for children to choose from inside and in her garden. The childminder takes the time to help new children settle. For instance, she works closely with parents to find out about their children's individual interests and routines. The childminder is a good role model. Children respond positively to her. She provides them with clear expectations, and children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides effective opportunities for children to become independent. For example, she encourages children to remove their outdoor clothes and she teaches them hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, persistent and demonstrate curiosity. For example, children examined jigsaw pieces closely and persevered to solve the puzzle. They concentrate well as they play and explore. For example, children chose to stack towers using blocks and moved carefully to build them as high as possible. Children develop their sense of responsibility. They were keen to help with tidying-up routines and assisted the childminder in sweeping up. Children demonstrate a developing awareness of letters. They recognise when letters represent the first sounds in familiar names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435905 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1059063 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates from her home in Newport Bagnell, Buckinghamshire. She works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 6pm, term time only. She holds a relevant early years 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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