Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder has not identified sufficiently the risks to children in their use of some equipment, or fully considered the manufacturer's guidelines in her risk assessment.  The childminder does not fully consider how to reshape activities to extend the learning of children at different development levels involved in the same activity.  The childminder has not made effective use of self-evaluation to help identify breaches in requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is sensitive to children's preferences and individual personalities as she tailors her routines to suit. Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time in the caring environment.  The childminder uses her observations and assessments effectively to identify the skills and knowledge children need to learn next. She plans suitable activities that help them achieve their next steps. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder works particularly closely with parents to support their children's progress, helping parents to continue learning at home. For example, she gives parents activity ideas on how they can support their children's speech and language at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risk, with particular regard to use of the trampoline, taking into account the manufacturer's instructions for safe use. 02/06/2017

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Due Date

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

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 consider the differing stages of development of children involved in the same activities to help all children further extend their learning and involvement  strengthen self-evaluation to identify and promptly address weaknesses in provision to make further improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation. The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and, together with the childminder, jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder's training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not fully taken into account the potential risks of not following the manufacturer's safety guidelines in regards to children's use of a trampoline. For example, the childminder allows children to use a trampoline that is not suitable for their age and she allows more than one child on the trampoline at the same time. The childminder has not identified this weakness through effective self-evaluation. That said, regular risk assessments of the premises and for outings minimise many potential hazards to children during daily activities. The childminder makes effective use of her links with parents and other settings children attend to ensure continuity. She regularly checks children's progress to address any gaps in their development. Effective use of many professional development opportunities supports good outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has used knowledge gained in training to improve her assessment and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

planning for children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues, including how to report any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the childminder's company and the activities she provides. They benefit from her supportive interactions. For example, she helps children develop their communication and language skills effectively as she sits on the floor with them and chats about what they are doing. The childminder speaks slowly and clearly, and she repeats new words frequently. However, on occasion, she does not fully help children at different stages of development to learn together. Children receive effective support to use their growing mathematical knowledge and early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder's safety procedures are not sufficiently robust to fully ensure children's safety when they use the trampoline. However, the childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe in many other situations. For example, they become familiar with methods of sun protection. Children benefit from her guidance and positive praise. The childminder teaches children how to behave well, and she helps children to respect differences in others. She encourages children to make healthy choices. For example, she provides daily active play outside and suitable food to meet children's dietary needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills and knowledge for the next stage in their learning, including school. They gain independence. Pre-school aged children count accurately, recognise numbers and learn to read their name. Children listen well to each other, respecting their views and differences. They are motivated in their play and have fun.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486309 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1005357 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 6 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 2015 and lives in the Neath Hill area of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The childminder works flexible hours Monday to Friday all year, apart from pre-arranged family holidays.

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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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