Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of learning and development requirements. She has high expectations for children's achievement. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder, who places a strong emphasis on their emotional well-being from the start of their placement.  The childminder carries out risk assessments of the environments the children use, ensuring they can play in safety and are kept free from harm.  Parents are very happy with their children's care and welfare, and the progress they make.  The childminder evaluates her service and she gains knowledge on training courses to further benefit the children and their families.  The childminder teaches children about healthy eating in different ways, for example, through games, discussions, and in growing and cooking activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help young children to talk about themselves and people that are important to them.  Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents to strengthen children's ongoing learning and development at home.

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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

 create more opportunities for younger children to talk about themselves and their families, to strengthen their own sense of identity and understanding of other people  share further ideas to help parents guide their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor areas.  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 is good

The enthusiastic childminder is well organised and professional. She maintains all of the required documentation to a good standard. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends various child protection training courses to maintain her good understanding of how to safeguard children. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other people that are involved in the children's lives to further complement their early education. She places a strong focus on assessing children's progress to narrow any gaps in their achievement and to challenge their learning further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching skills. She provides a stimulating environment and knows the children well. For example, she chats to children about what they are doing, makes suggestions and demonstrates tasks to extend their play. Good quality toys and resources are easily accessible to children and they are keen and motivated as they initiate their learning. The childminder also plans activities based on her assessment of children's progress and interests. This helps children to engage and concentrate further during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations for behaviour, which children respond to positively. Children behave well. They learn to take turns and share, and are polite and courteous. The childminder places a strong emphasis on helping children to learn to keep safe. For example, children participate in emergency evacuation drills. The childminder teaches children the importance of keeping fit. For example, they develop good physical skills as they dance, climb, slide and balance on apparatus. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines to support their health. Children develop an understanding of other people's beliefs by, for example, learning about different festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good speaking and listening skills. For example, they have time to think and respond to questions the childminder asks. Children enjoy books and a wide variety of stories. They explore letters and the sounds they make. Children have fun developing their mathematical skills, which are linked to their interests. For example, during a treasure hunt, children enjoyed finding gold coins to match with corresponding numbers on the pirates. Children are independent, for example, they learn to dress and undress, feed themselves, and choose toys and resources. Children are well prepared for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482767 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 995117 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 4 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care from Monday to Wednesday, 8am until 6pm, during term time only. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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