Childminder EY453020

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 25 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

 The childminder uses her ongoing observations of children to make regular, accurate assessments, and to plan well for their future learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder involves parents well in their children's learning. For example, she regularly shares their children's progress and next steps in learning. She successfully encourages parents to provide frequent feedback about children's experiences at home, which the childminder uses well to complement their learning.  The childminder effectively supports children's good behaviour. Children learn to take turns, listen to each other and share toys.  The childminder provides a range of visits and outings that develop children's interests. For example, children enjoy visits to the local police and fire stations and the library.  The childminder uses accurate self-evaluation that includes the views of children and

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This provision is good

parents to make improvements that have a positive impact on children's outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider the outcomes of some activities, in particular to challenge children even further and enhance their learning experiences.  The childminder does not consistently share detailed information with all other settings that children attend, to enable a fully shared approach to children's learning and care.

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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

 reflect more sharply on activities to offer higher levels of challenge to help children fully extend what they already know and can do  strengthen the information sharing with other settings to provide the highest levels of continuity for children's care and consistency in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to children at appropriate times as they played.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments and some policies. The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching, and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and training, along with evidence of her suitability checks.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has appropriate procedures in place to report any child protection concerns. The childminder's good self-evaluation helps her gain an accurate understanding of her strengths and ways to improve. For example, she is developing outdoor activities to further support the children who prefer to learn outside. She has successfully addressed the recommendations made at the last inspection. She engages well in many professional development opportunities to acquire and apply new skills and further her knowledge. For example, the childminder has used her new understanding of how children learn to improve opportunities for children to explore and follow their own ideas. The childminder clearly establishes children's starting points and she continues to regularly check their progress to identify any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently play in a welcoming, friendly environment. The childminder provides a good range of activities to support their all-round development. She follows children's interests well and children are keen to join in. The childminder helps children to apply the new knowledge she has taught them in different situations. For example, at the inspection, children enjoyed matching toy sea creatures to pictures and looking closely at the differences. Later, they recalled this while listening to a story about the sea. The childminder supports children's developing communication and literacy well in many ways. Children experience a variety of good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills, such as counting objects and identifying simple shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's physical and emotional needs well. For example, she tailors her routines to help children settle in and to support those who are less confident at socialising with larger groups of children. Children soon gain confidence and feel secure. The childminder supports children to follow good hygiene practices and to stay safe. Children enjoy outdoor energetic play daily. They learn to respect other cultures and each other's similarities and differences in many ways. For example, children regularly try different cultural foods and explore books in other languages.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including school. Younger children make very good progress in their speaking as the childminder's support is particularly effective. Children develop their physical skills well. For instance, older children demonstrate good control of their hand and finger movements while using tweezers and pens. All children develop their imaginations and social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453020 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1063001 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire. The childminder's provision is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round. This is with the exception of family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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