Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 27 May 2015

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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 organises her setting well and seeks the views of her assistant and parents. This supports the identification of the childminder's strengths and areas for development.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with and provides an interesting range of activities, based on children's interests. She effectively supports their continuing progress.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They are calm and gentle and treat children with positive regard. Children play well together and learn about the importance of respecting each other's needs and feelings.  Children build close emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and settled in this friendly, welcoming and inclusive childminding setting.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder knows about

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This provision is good

children's home lives and talks to them about their families, significantly enhancing their sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to implement her plans to support parents in contributing to their children's learning in the childminding setting and at home.  The childminder and her assistant do not always support children's developing vocabulary to the highest level. For example, they sometimes use baby language when talking to children.

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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

 build on the systems that are in place to encourage parents to continue to share what they know about their child  pronounce words correctly as part of helping children to develop their vocabulary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder takes responsibility for keeping up to date with the latest legislation and good practice guidance. She regularly completes relevant training courses to further develop her skills and knowledge. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant, fostering a culture of mutual support and good practice. This helps to ensure a continuously improving quality of care and learning experiences for children. The childminder builds friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their child's day. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and know how to report concerns. For example, the childminder has completed training in how to recognise and support families who are vulnerable to extreme views and behaviours.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and evaluates her observations well. She is aware of where each child is at in their learning and the progress they have made since they have been attending her setting. The quality of interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children is good. The childminder is careful to ensure that all children are included and able to participate at their own level. For example, when taking part in a cooking activity older children are shown how to use one-handed tools, which they then use independently. Younger children are helped to use the equipment. The childminder provides a varied and interesting range of age-appropriate toys and resources, both indoors and outside. Children choose freely from the toys available to them, effectively supporting their independence and sense of belonging.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder tailors settling-in sessions to families' individual need. She finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents and continues these, promoting continuity of care. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder and her assistant, describing them as supportive, attentive and caring. Parents say they appreciate the homely environment. The childminder knows about children's home lives and talks to them about their families, significantly enhancing their sense of security. Children show care and concern for each other. They readily share and take turns with popular toys and resources. The childminder values children's individual efforts. She gives them meaningful praise. Children enjoy the high fives they receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder checks children's progress to ensure that any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and managed. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop the skills needed to be ready for school. They are independent and motivated learners. Children learn to manage their self-care skills, such as putting on their own coat and shoes before going outside. Children develop their physical skills in the garden and on outings. They manage their personal hygiene relevant to their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424376 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1094732 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant. The childminder and her husband each hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3.

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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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