Childminder EY365315

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2018 30 April 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder strives to provide the very best possible provision for children. She has made significant improvements since her last inspection. The outdoor area now offers children a wealth of opportunities to explore the natural world.  Each activity is carefully planned to maximise children's learning. The childminder encourages children to recognise the letters that make up their name. They stick coloured dots over the outline of each letter. This supports their literacy skills and develops the muscles in their hands in readiness for writing.  A vibrant display of toy animals and items from Africa entices children to touch, feel and explore. The childminder is acutely aware of the importance of celebrating children's individual heritage and culture. The rich environment offers a multitude of positive imagery for children.  Extensive activities outside of the home support children in developing into sociable and

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This provision is outstanding

confident individuals. Children play together extremely well, sharing and taking turns.  Children excel in the childminder's care and make rapid progress in their development. The childminder ensures that she supports all children to reach their full potential.

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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

 continue to expand even further on the range of ways for children to use mathematics in their free-play activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning activities and discussed these with the childminder and children. She took into account the impact these activities have in children's learning.  The inspector looked at a range of required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took into account written feedback and questionnaires left by parents.  The inspector joined in with some of children's activities and talked to children about their interests.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has extensive policies and procedures that she uses effectively to guide her work. She is proactive in seeking out training opportunities and finding out about changes that affect her work. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of child protection issues. She carries out meticulous risk assessments in her home, the resources children play with and outings they take. She demonstrates a deep awareness of the work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder works in a highly effective way with parents. She has recently introduced a way of sharing immediate observations electronically with parents and to help include them in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Highly imaginative role play, such as hospitals, stimulates children. Together, children and the childminder diagnose what is wrong with dolls and plan their treatments. Children become animated as they describe the dolls' symptoms and learn new words, such as 'jaundice', 'inhaler' and 'recovery'. Children learn about mathematical development in enjoyable ways. When playing with dressing-up shoes they look at size and shape, and match pairs together. The childminder is exploring even further ways of embedding mathematical learning into children's free-play experiences. The childminder is methodical and exceptionally well organised in her approach to observing and assessing children's learning. Her depth of knowledge of child development and the children she cares for enables her to plan highly challenging and motivating experiences for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children explore their feelings and talk about different facial expressions during art activities. The childminder encourages them to be highly independent and to make multiple choices. They display confidence and high levels of self-assurance. Children choose what to eat from menus the childminder provides. They learn about healthy eating and grow food from seeds. Children replicate the kindness and respect the childminder shows them. They care about each other, ensuring that everyone is included in their play. Young children are extremely confident to manage their personal needs. They independently get a tissue and wipe their nose then dispose of the tissue, as they understand about good hygiene.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children positively thrive in the childminder's care. They make rapid progress and some, at a young age, already exceed typical levels in learning for the early years foundation stage. Older children are highly articulate. They talk extensively about their experiences and ask questions to help them to find out about things that peak their curiosity. Their vibrancy, enthusiasm and tenacious attitudes equip them exceptionally well for starting school in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365315 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1093258 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Furzton and operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification 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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