Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 2 June 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 addressed the weaknesses from the last inspection. For example, she has removed the trampoline from her garden and improved the procedures to ensure that her home and garden are safe for children.  The childminder provides a very inviting learning environment for all children. Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in all the interesting activities on offer.  The childminder makes thorough and accurate ongoing assessments of each child's progress. She uses this information well to plan how she will support their learning still further. Children make good progress.  The childminder builds strong and worthwhile partnerships with parents. She ensures that there is a two-way flow of useful information about children's well-being and progress, to fully support their all-round development.  Children are very happy and settled. They show that they like and trust the childminder and that they feel very welcome in her home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder misses opportunities to encourage younger children to do things for themselves, to enhance their developing independence.  The childminder has not used highly focused professional development to further build on her existing good-quality teaching.

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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

 extend opportunities to encourage and support younger children's emerging independence and ability to do things for themselves  build on the programme for professional development to sharpen the quality of teaching still further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children indoors and in the garden.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows what to do if she has a concern, to protect a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her home safe and supervises children closely. She makes ongoing reviews of and improvements to her provision. For example, she has improved children's access to resources, to help them enjoy their learning even more. She monitors each child's progress thoroughly and quickly identifies any concerns. She helps parents to seek support from other professionals as necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans effectively to meet the needs of each individual child. She adapts her teaching well to support their current stage of development. For example, she provides younger children with single words and simple sentences to develop their vocabulary, and asks older children more-complex questions to help extend their thinking skills. All children focus well on their learning and show that they are having lots of fun. For example, they enthusiastically play with water outdoors, learning about weights and measures as they do so. The childminder plans lots of interesting outings for children to complement what she offers in her home. For instance, trips to local farms and nature reserves help children to learn more about living things and the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They respond to the childminder's clear and consistent guidance about acceptable behaviour and show that they are keen to learn, to take turns and share. They are very polite and confident when meeting visitors. They develop a good understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder reads stories about healthy eating and provides play experiences where children can explore different fruits and vegetables. She is a good role model. For instance, she enjoys the same healthy snacks and meals as the children and talks positively about what they are all eating. Children show high levels of well-being. They laugh and smile as they go about their day and enjoy the encouragement and praise that the childminder offers consistently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a positive attitude towards learning and strong skills in preparation for their future learning. They develop the confidence to ask questions and to take part in new experiences. They learn about their local community and to have a positive attitude towards the customs and traditions followed by different people. Younger children learn new words and develop their physical skills. As children approach the time to start school, they develop a useful range of mathematical and literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486309 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1107945 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Neath Hill area of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She offers 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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