Childminder EY455835

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 1 August 2013

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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 are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming environment. The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. Children form very close bonds with her and she supports their emotional security well.  The childminder is committed to developing the service she provides to benefit children. For example, she makes good use of her links with other local childminders to help extend her practice and implement new ideas and activities.  Children benefit from a wide range of resources and activities. They are motivated to play and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder helps children to develop good social skills. For example, she takes children on outings and to events in the local community where children can socialise and play with other children.  The childminder promotes children's independence skills well. For example, the environment is well organised and children freely select toys and resources to support

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use information from her observations and assessments to plan very precisely for children's next steps in learning.  Strategies to enable parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home are not fully effective.

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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

 strengthen the planning for children's next steps in learning to help them make even more rapid progress  devise more effective ways for parents to regularly share what they know about their children's learning at home, to further enhance the activities provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the child protection procedures to follow and she is aware of how to report any issues. The childminder reflects on her practice and attends training to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has recently completed a course to enhance her understanding of how to promote children's good health. As a result, she has placed a greater focus on children eating healthy and nutritious food, and enjoying plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The dedicated childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child development. She regularly observes and assesses children's learning to keep track of their achievements. Overall, she identifies and addresses any gaps in learning. The childminder promotes children's hand-to-eye coordination and physical skills well. For example, children have great fun as they roll, throw and kick a ball back and forth with the childminder. The childminder teaches children new skills. For example, she demonstrates how to build using construction toys. Children's communication skills develop well. The childminder talks to children constantly, introducing new words and asking questions to help them to extend their vocabulary. She sensitively supports children's learning as she plays alongside them. For example, as she uses language focused on size, colours and numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents to ensure that children settle in with ease. She offers a gradual settling-in process to help children to adjust well to their new environment. The childminder shares information with parents about children's care and what they have achieved during the day. Parents are extremely happy with the service provided. The childminder is a good role model. She helps younger children learn to share and take turns with resources. Children benefit from lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to promote their self-esteem. The childminder ensures children play safely through effective supervision and guidance. She promotes children's growing independence well. Children learn to take responsibility and complete simple tasks, such as tidying away toys and activities when they have finished playing with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the valuable skills they need to prepare them well for the next stage of their education and for school. They learn to behave well and are developing positive attitudes towards others. Younger children confidently explore the childminder's home and investigate toys by pressing buttons to find out what happens. Babies are beginning to utter first sounds and words. Children show an awareness of simple mathematical concepts. For example, they are beginning to understand size and shape.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455835 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1063163 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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