Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 24 July 2014

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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 provides interesting activities that capture children's interests and help to support children's good progress in learning and development.  Children feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. They seek cuddles and enjoy sitting on her lap while they play together.  The childminder uses effective ways to share information about children's progress. For example, she asks parents to allow extra time when they collect their children at the end of the week to share ideas and exchange observations. Parents give updates from home, helping to maintain continuity of care and education.  Children who speak English as an additional language are effectively supported. The childminder immerses them in a language-rich environment. She speaks clearly and uses gestures and examples to help communication. She checks the meaning of words that children consistently use, with their parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents about what their children already know or can do when they first begin to attend her provision.  The childminder does not use the information she gathers through monitoring children's progress in the most effective way to help her swiftly identify and implement strategies to support children's progress at the highest 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

 gather more information from parents about what children can already do when they first attend in the setting, to help support their learning right from the start  enhance existing monitoring and tracking systems to contribute to the most precise and swift implementation of interventions for promoting the best possible progress in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home. She spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector assessed the quality of teaching and discussed the impact it has on children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and other household members. She looked at a range of documentation, including attendance records and self-evaluation forms.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and discussed planning methods with the childminder.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents recorded in letters written in preparation for the inspection and in references and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare, helping to keep children safe from harm. The childminder enhances her knowledge and understanding of aspects of childcare, education and welfare. She passes her learning on to her assistant to help extend his knowledge too. The childminder effectively uses a support network of other local childminders. They share ideas and best practice to help influence continual improvements. Parents and older children offer their views and reflect on the quality of provision to assist the childminder's evaluation of her service. The childminder develops good relationships with school teachers and staff from other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder adds challenges to children's play and explorations that focus on their next steps in learning. Children who are developing early mathematical skills enjoy threading coloured pasta. The childminder supports children to carefully count each piece to help extend their skills and understanding. Babies enjoy exploring different textures while they play with material. They return to familiar activities helping to reinforce their sensory experiences. From an early age, children are aware of letters and the sounds that they represent. They recognise the letters in their names and help to find objects from around the room which start with a particular phonetic sound. This helps to develop children's early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder asks parents for information about the key routines children follow at home. This helps her provide consistent care for babies and children, helping them feel secure in her care. Children behave well. They listen to the childminder's explanations as to why simple rules are used and quickly learn to share toys and equipment with others. The childminder provides children with a varied and nutritious diet. Children talk about the food they eat, learning the names of their favourite fruit. The childminder gives children opportunities to discover the local environment during their regular walks. This helps them to develop their knowledge of the world around them while experiencing fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners. From an early age, children concentrate for sustained periods. They learn to carry out simple tasks for themselves, such as putting on their coats and shoes. They manage small age-appropriate risks, such as chopping fruit with a small knife. Children develop their mathematical skills. They learn to recognise numbers and order objects by size or shape. Children share their feelings with the childminder. They ask questions and listen to the childminder's answers, helping to strengthen their learning and to alleviate anxieties. When the time comes, children are ready to move on to the next stage in their learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404234 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1071230 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Loughton, Milton Keynes. The childminder's partner occasionally works as her assistant. The provision is open all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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