Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 4 February 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

 Children develop close relationships with the childminder. They settle quickly and are happy and secure. The childminder knows the children well and her effective teaching helps them to make good progress in all areas of learning.  The good quality play and learning resources are easily accessible so children can develop their learning and independence skills. The childminder has a good range of nursery furniture to meet the needs of the younger children's age and stage of development.  The childminder has a good understanding about how to encourage the health and safety of the children. She minimises possible risks so that children are able to play safely. Children are cared for effectively.  The childminder uses self-evaluation routines well to reflect accurately on her existing practice and to plan for the future improvements. She values and takes into account parents' views about what they would like improved. Parents are very positive about

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not asked for enough relevant information about their children's abilities when they first start attending, to help the childminder plan for their learning more quickly.  The childminder does not effectively help parents to extend children's learning at home, to develop a shared approach to their learning.

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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

 gain more useful information from parents about their children's abilities and interests to help plan for their learning as soon as they start  develop more effective ways of helping parents guide their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation. The enthusiastic childminder develops her professional knowledge. For example, as a result of training she has extended children's outdoor play opportunities and children's early literacy activities. She provides feedback to parents about their children's routine and the progress they make in her care. The childminder checks children's progress and identifies where she may need to provide further support to help children catch up in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully assesses children's development. She plans activities to help them work towards their next step in learning and to support their individual interests. The childminder understands the importance of young children developing positive and nurturing relationships to support their emotional well-being. She uses good teaching methods to help children develop their speech and language skills. For example, she speaks clearly when talking and she encourages children to repeat words when appropriate. Young children enjoy investigating how things work and they use their imagination, for instance, as they use push-button toys and play with cars and dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children are cared for in a relaxed and calm atmosphere. They behave well and have consistent messages to help them learn what is and is not acceptable behaviour. The childminder praises and encourages children, which helps boost their confidence and self- esteem. Children develop good health and physical well-being. For example, they eat healthily, follow good hygiene routines, take exercise and rest comfortably. Children make good progress in gaining their physical skills. For example, they learn to walk, and they use push and pull-along toys. Children experience a wider range of activities at local pre- school groups and parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and explore happily as they help themselves to toys and resources. They use their senses to explore a range of media and materials. For example, they smell and taste fruits, feel paint and pasta, sing songs and play musical instruments. Young children develop their sense of identity, for instance, as they explore their facial features in mirrors. They begin to develop an early mathematical understanding, for example, as they explore colours, numbers, shapes and quantities. Children make good progress, given their starting points, in preparation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450944 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1062847 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Wolverton, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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