Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2016 26 November 2013

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not consistently use effective teaching methods to raise children's learning experiences to a higher level.  The childminder does not share ideas for parents to extend their children's learning at home or establish relationships with others involved in the children's lives to provide a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to support children's early literacy skills.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and relaxed in the care of the childminder. The childminder plans suitable activities, monitors children's progress and identifies their next steps for learning.  Children behave well and the childminder regularly praises them to build on their confidence and self-esteem. She helps children learn good manners, to take turns and share.  The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments and children have good opportunities to learn to keep safe, such as when they practise the fire drill and road safety.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve teaching skills to help and guide children to make good progress in all areas of learning 04/11/2016

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 develop stronger relationships with parents and other professionals to provide a more consistent approach to children's learning. 04/11/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide more opportunities for children to use their early writing skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken positive steps to improve her provision and now uses self-evaluation more effectively to identify areas for improvement. She uses the correct language to help children identify and name things, and they enjoy using inside and outside spaces.The childminder has improved her partnership with parents by encouraging them to contribute towards children's learning in the setting. However, she has not offered support to parents to build on children's learning at home or established relationships with other professionals to provide a consistent approach to children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and of how to safeguard children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. In the main, she understands how children learn and develop, and plans suitable activities for their age and stage of development. However, she does not use consistently good teaching skills to help children to make the best possible progress. For example, as children explore musical instruments and use intonation to a familiar song, the childminder does not build on their interest and extend their learning as they play. The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources. For example, children find out how things work as they use telephones and cash tills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a strong sense of belonging, for example, as they see their artwork displayed. They develop close relationships with the caring childminder and she meets their care needs very effectively. The childminder follows young children's individual routines to help them feel safe and secure. They enjoy cuddles to support their personal, social and emotional well-being. Children increase their physical skills indoors and outdoors. For example, as they ride and steer trikes, slide and balance on apparatus. They follow good hygiene practices, such as handwashing before they enjoy healthy snacks and meals. Children learn about diversity, for example, by celebrating festivals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress overall. They develop independence skills, for example, by making choices about with what they want to play. Children enjoy stories and begin to recognise letters in familiar words. However, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to fully support children's interest in early writing. Children develop their imagination as they join in role-play activities, and art and crafts. Overall, children gain the knowledge and skills they require for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462696 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1060865 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 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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