Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2017 9 June 2015

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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 completes regular assessments of children's development. She uses this information successfully to identify any gaps in children's learning and to implement plans effectively to support them to make good progress from their starting points.  Children behave well and the childminder provides them with clear guidance on what is expected. They show high levels of respect for the childminder and other children. They share, take turns and work cooperatively with each other.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and identifies areas of her practice to improve further. She continues to make positive changes to help raise children's outcomes.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She works with them to ensure they feel fully involved in their children's learning. For example, she uses a 'home-link' book and shares learning journals and regular photographs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain in-depth information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start, to plan effectively from the outset.  The childminder has not established highly effective partnerships with other providers, to help promote a more collaborative approach to children's learning and development.

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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 information from parents when children first start, to plan for their learning from the outset  extend the partnerships with other settings children attend, to share a wider range of information to help support continuity of children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector undertook a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. She has completed relevant training to help her to identify when a child may be at risk. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date, such as by completing online research and regularly networking with her local childminding colleagues. She uses this information to assist her in gaining ideas for activities to complete with the children in her care. This helps to strengthen her teaching skills and extend children's learning further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Observation and assessment of children's learning are effective. The childminder plans successfully for individual children's needs. She takes into consideration their interests and stage of development well. The childminder successfully encourages children's enjoyment of stories and their interest in reading. Children show enthusiasm as they predict what will happen next, and talk about what they see and hear in the story. The childminder supports children's language development and thinking skills well. She consistently encourages conversation and asks children thought-provoking questions. For instance, she models language in a clear manner which children eagerly copy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. They form close relationships with the childminder, who is a positive role model. For example, she patiently supports them to achieve their aims and develops their confidence to 'have a go' during activities. The childminder often praises children when they achieve a new skill or show her what they can do. For instance, she congratulates them when they use buckets, watering cans and spoons to transfer the water into the water tray outside. Children learn to manage their own personal care routines and are encouraged to make healthy food choices. For instance, they enjoy a selection of fruits at snack time and are encouraged to drink water regularly. The childminder promotes the development of social skills, such as sharing and interacting with other children. For example, she takes children to local groups frequently where they can mix with larger groups of children and helps children to develop friendships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for starting school. They quickly learn how things work. For example, they manipulate and model the magic sand to create sand castles using tools to support their physical development. Children develop good pre-writing skills. For example, they enthusiastically explore large coloured chalks, which they use to make marks and patterns on the patio. Children develop self-confidence in the setting, they smile and show pride as they are rewarded with praise for their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141659 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1089616 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 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday each week, all year around.

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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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