Childminder EY461405

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2017 28 November 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 understands her role and responsibilities well. She is committed to continual improvements to help provide a good quality provision. She builds strong partnerships with parents and works effectively with them for the benefit of children.  Children demonstrate that they have built very firm bonds and attachments with the childminder, who knows them very well. Children show a strong sense of belonging as they confidently move around the childminder's home and take part in play opportunities.  The childminder provides clear and consistent explanations to encourage children's good behaviour. Children play harmoniously together and cooperate well.  Children thoroughly enjoy learning through play. They are confident, inquisitive and voice their ideas and opinions. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to manage achievable tasks for themselves to encourage their independence further.  Children do not benefit from a wide variety of activities to engage them in learning more about different cultural traditions.

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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 the most of all opportunities to support children to develop their independence, in particular during daily routines  support children to explore and learn further about individual differences in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a focused activity with the childminder, discussed the children's progress and achievements and viewed the children's development records.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and uses her knowledge of children's learning to identify and plan areas for improvement. She is committed to developing her practice further, including through completing useful training that benefits children's experiences. For example, the childminder has recently reviewed and improved how she monitors each child's progress. She uses this information successfully to plan activities that interest children and help them develop the next steps in their learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety and enjoyment. For example, she has developed her outdoor area to make it safe and inviting for children to play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely observes children as they play and uses the information to plan for each child's progress. She identifies how to support each child in the next stage of their learning. For example, the childminder supports young children to count objects in their play to help them to develop their mathematical skills. She shares accurate assessments of children's progress with their parents and carers, to keep them well informed. Parents value her knowledge and work closely with her to extend their children's achievements. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she encourages children to repeat words, phrases and sentences to help expand their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and demonstrate that they are very fond of the childminder. The childminder ensures that children understand the importance of safe and healthy lifestyles. For instance, a high standard of cleanliness is maintained and children learn good hygiene habits. Children eat healthy food and take part in regular exercise, including outside in the fresh air. For example, they enjoy playing on a range of equipment outside and carefully negotiate the steps of the slide and jump on the mini trampoline. These play experiences contribute to children's physical well-being. Children behave very well. They make firm friendships and play cooperatively with each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good literacy skills. For example, the use of puppets and interesting toys captures and excites their interest and enjoyment in books and rhymes. Children develop their early writing skills well and enjoy making marks with materials such as paints, pens and crayons. Children learn to make choices independently. They gain skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461405 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1063470 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. She has qualified teacher status. The childminder offers care each weekday, all year around, including out-of-school care.

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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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