Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 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

 Children thoroughly enjoy spending time with the childminder and her assistant, who both make children feel very welcome in their home. Children show high levels of well- being.  The childminder uses what she knows about children to provide lots of interesting, enjoyable and worthwhile learning experiences. Children respond by being enthusiastic and keen learners who make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is very successful at helping children become independent and gain the confidence to try and do things for themselves.  The childminder makes good use of opportunities to continue to build on her existing knowledge and skills. For example, she has found out more about how to support children's developing speaking skills and uses this well to help all children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is still supporting her assistant to gain a secure understanding of his role in helping children learn and make progress.  Although the childminder shares lots of information with parents about their child's well-being, she is less successful at sharing information about each child's specific progress and learning.

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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

 help the assistant to build on his understanding of how children learn and develop, to enable him to fully complement the childminder's good-quality practice  enhance the existing good relationships with parents to share more information about children's developing skills and to enable parents to further support children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home and accompanied them on a walk in the local area.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the learning that was taking place.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant about their 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

The childminder has worked well to establish good-quality provision. She regularly reviews what she does and makes ongoing improvements. For example, she now works very well with parents to find out about what children already know and can do before they start in her care. She is then able to use this information to accurately monitor each child's progress. Overall, the childminder ensures her assistant is able to fulfil the requirements of his role. For example, he understands how to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand their responsibility to protect children's welfare and know what to do if they have any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very effective at helping children learn. She plans well so that children will be keen to join in and excited to learn. For example, she plans activities around children's favourite cartoon characters to capture their interest and then uses these opportunities well to teach new skills. The childminder extends children's speaking and listening skills very successfully. For example, she gives them new words to help describe what they are doing. Children learn to listen and take turns in conversations. They enjoy talking with the childminder about their play. Children make good progress in their mathematical development. For example, they join in with counting games with great enthusiasm and the childminder helps them sequence numbers correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle really well. They form very warm bonds with the childminder and her assistant. The home is full of smiles and laughter. Children quickly learn to do things for themselves. For example, young children find their own shoes and coats in preparation for a trip to the park and are proud that they know how to wash their hands properly. They learn to stay safe. For example, they listen carefully to the childminder's clear instructions about road safety. Children enjoy lots of fresh air and energetic play and learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills and confidence they need to enjoy and succeed in their future learning. All children learn to behave well and to consider the needs of others. They gain a good understanding of the diverse society in which they live and to appreciate the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they enjoy climbing and running at local parks. Children learn to use their imagination in their play, such as during spontaneous games of 'delivering post' and 'cafés'. Older children develop suitable early mathematical and literacy skills before starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487991 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1020615 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

This childminder registered in 2015 and lives with her husband in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Her husband is also her registered assistant. The childminder provides care all day on Monday to Friday, 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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