Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2017 Not applicable

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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 has established good-quality provision. She successfully keeps her skills and knowledge up to date to ensure she continues to offer good learning experiences for all children.  The childminder knows each child well. She accurately assesses children's progress and builds a thorough picture of their skills and abilities. She makes effective use of her knowledge of children to help each child make good progress from their starting point.  The childminder works well with parents and other professionals. She makes good use of these partnerships to provide the additional help some children may need to gain skills and catch up with their peers.  Children build warm bonds with the childminder. Children who are new to the setting settle quickly in her care. All children show that they feel welcome and at ease in the childminder's home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan as thoroughly as she could. On occasions, she does not take into account how she will meet the differing needs of younger and older children who want to join in the same activities.  The childminder does not make the best use of monitoring her practice to identify precisely where she could build on her existing good practice to take it to an even higher level.

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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

 improve the use of planning to be better prepared for times when children of different ages and abilities want to learn and play together  refine the use of self-evaluation to identify more precisely the steps needed to develop the quality of provision still further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home and accompanied them on an outing to a local park.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and first aid.  The inspector looked at some documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and knows whom to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She takes the necessary steps to keep her home safe and secure. She provides parents with regular updates on their children's progress and offers supportive advice to help parents continue their children's learning at home. For example, she talks to parents about how to encourage children to manage simple tasks for themselves to help build on their developing independence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a broad range of learning opportunities for all children that helps them make ongoing and consistent progress. She ensures that the resources she provides are suitable for the ages of the children she looks after. Children are keen to explore and learn, and, overall, the childminder supports their learning well. She organises plenty of experiences to help children's physical development. For example, children make regular trips to local parks to explore the play equipment. The childminder helps all children build their communication skills. For example, she offers single words and sounds to young babies and talks with older children about their likes and interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's care needs well. For example, she provides daily opportunities to play in the fresh air and ensures that children have times for rest or quiet play. She offers advice to parents about healthy eating and encourages children to try a wide range of different foods. She teaches children to stay safe. For example, she talks about road safety when walking in the local community. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. Children see the childminder as a source of reassurance and comfort, which helps build their confidence in new situations. For example, the childminder offers reassuring cuddles and words to children who are a little unsure when a visitor arrives. Children respond by quickly settling and resuming their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills in preparation for their future learning, including the move to nursery or school when the time comes. All children learn to behave well and to understand the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Younger children learn to crawl, grasp, and to make their needs known. Older children continue to develop their physical and communication skills. When the time is right, children learn to begin meeting their own needs. For example, children learn to dress themselves and make choices about what to do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491774 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1024570 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She offers care all day, Monday to Thursday, throughout 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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