Childminder EY493446

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 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 is sensitive and responsive to children's individual needs. She supports children to form close relationships with her, to feel secure and to settle quickly.  Children behave very well. The childminder uses a positive and consistent approach to support children to understand the boundaries. Her calm and caring manner supports children to develop their self-esteem.  Children are cared for in a friendly and welcoming environment. They are encouraged to make independent choices from a range of resources that is closely matched to their interests and stages of development.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She observes children closely and joins them in their play. She offers suggestions that challenge children and move their learning forward.  Good settling-in procedures are closely matched to children's needs and support them to successfully move from their home to the childminding environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to further develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.  The childminder does not always give parents enough encouragement and support to share information about their children's achievements at home, to support a fully consistent approach to children's 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

 provide children with further opportunities and experiences to support their understanding of how to keep themselves healthy  support parents to share more details about what children are learning at home so that an even more consistent approach to children's learning is provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities across the day, and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, and reviewed how effectively she tracked children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents to check how well children are kept safe.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children, and keeps up to date with current guidance and legislation. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. For example, she has suitable checks to ensure toys are fit for children's stage of development, and she makes sure her garden and home are secure. The childminder has made improvements since her registration. She reflects on her provision and is aware of the strengths, and acts on the areas she has identified for development. The childminder observes children at play and monitors their progress carefully, to help ensure all children make good progress from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages in children's play and interacts skilfully to support their learning and development. For example, the childminder sits at children's level, makes sensitive eye contact, and offers them lots of praise and encouragement. She supports children to follow their own ideas and interests. Her consistent approach supports children to remain engaged and motivated in their learning. Younger children are developing good listening skills as they rhythmically dance to music and join in with songs and rhymes. They demonstrate great enjoyment as they listen attentively and try hard to anticipate the familiar words. Children have good opportunities to develop their early mark-making skills, for example, as they paint and draw. Children are focused and show high levels of concentration, as they choose from a wide range of drawing materials. They explore the colours and are excited by the marks they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. The childminder follows their routines from home, and responds well to cues from children who demonstrate they are hungry or sleepy. Children enjoy opportunities to develop their physical skills and to be active. For example, they crawl through tunnels, throw balls, climb on slides and run in the fresh air. Children enthusiastically balance on tip toes, as they stretch up high to reach equipment in the toy kitchen. They make choices in their play and are developing self- confidence. The childminder teaches children to develop an awareness of their own personal safety. For example, she explores with them how to carry toys safely and why they need to wear shoes outside to protect their feet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that will help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to nursery or school. They are supported from a very young age in developing their independence skills, as they eagerly help with tasks, such as finding their nappy and taking off their shoes. Children are becoming confident, capable learners as they enthusiastically explore the wide range of activities available to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493446 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1029249 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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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. She lives in Loughton, Milton Keynes. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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