Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2017 15 June 2017

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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 very successfully addressed the weaknesses identified at the previous inspection. She has greatly improved her understanding of the responsibilities of her role to provide good-quality care and education for children.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and understands how to support their next steps in development. Children make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's daily experiences and routines, to help provide consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder's home is warm and inviting for the children. They share close relationships with the childminder. This helps support their emotional well-being and children settle quickly.  Children benefit from a balanced programme of activities that suit their stage of development. For example, toddlers are gaining the basic skills needed for future

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain detailed enough information about children's learning and development when they first start to plan effectively from the outset.  The childminder occasionally carries out simple tasks for children that they could manage for themselves.

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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 at the setting, to plan more effectively for their learning from the outset  make better use of opportunities for children to develop their independence and undertake personal tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to safeguard children and knows how to raise any concerns about their welfare. She has attended further courses to make sure she has a very thorough knowledge of how to help protect children from harm. A range of written policies and procedures underpins her practice well and helps to promote children's welfare. The childminder knows to notify Ofsted of all people living in her home and completes the necessary suitability checks, to help ensure children's safety and welfare are not compromised. The childminder's effective self-evaluation helps her to identify areas for improvement. For example, she has made changes to strengthen partnerships with other settings and plans to send questionnaires to seek parents' views on a more formal basis. The childminder focuses well on her professional development to ensure good-quality outcomes for children. For example, she

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

has made good use of online resources and discussions with local professionals to deepen her knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop through play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has greatly improved her provision since the last inspection. She now plans interesting and challenging activities that help children to build on their learning well. The childminder observes what children can do and makes accurate assessments about their progress. Children concentrate well and persevere to solve practical problems, such as how to thread reels to create a necklace. They are confident in their choice of activities and toys. The childminder develops children's language and communication skills effectively. She encourages children to repeat words clearly and teaches them new vocabulary. For example, she asks children if they can name the animals on a wooden puzzle. They name the ones they know and she helps them to say the words correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close bonds with the caring childminder. They settle quickly and show they feel secure and happy in her care. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is vigilant about children's physical needs. For example, she recognises the signs when babies are tired and encourages them to sleep. The childminder ensures children's safety is paramount and undertakes regular risk assessments. She has a suitable first-aid kit to treat children's injuries appropriately. Children regularly have opportunities to socialise and learn to play in a group. The childminder ensures all children have fresh air and exercise each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and confident learners. They are decisive in what they want to play with. Children develop their physical skills well and learn to use a wide range of equipment at various parks and playgroups that they visit. Children show a good understanding and follow instructions well. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141278 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1108102 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Bancroft, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She provides care from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday throughout the year, except over Christmas.

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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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