Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2018 Not applicable

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder works in partnership with parents very closely. She regularly discusses children's achievements at home and in the setting. The childminder monitors children's development well. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder encourages children to use the natural environment to enhance their learning. For instance, children count leaves and use sticks to form the first letter of their name. Children have many opportunities to develop their mathematical and literacy development.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being and helps them to develop secure and trusting relationships.  Children display excellent levels of independence and the childminder is incredibly supportive of their spontaneous play ideas. They show their excitement to take their learning outdoors and have immense fun taking part in physical activity  Children have excellent opportunities to learn about the wider world. For example, the

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This provision is good

childminder teaches them about her own culture as well as other festivals and traditions beyond their own.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although there is a programme for ongoing professional development for all those working with children, the childminder does not focus precisely at raising the quality of teaching to a higher 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

 plan an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, wider issues surrounding child protection and current legislation. The childminder checks her home each day to help minimise any potential risks and hazards. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder evaluates her practice to help continually improve and raise outcomes for children. For example, she has created stimulating play spaces outdoors that help to effectively enrich children's all round learning. The childminder monitors her assistants practice to ensure they are clear about their role. Parents share their views and opinions verbally and through written references. Their comments show how they greatly value the care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and very experienced. She skilfully supports children's learning. For example, small-wheeled toys are available as they play with cornflour and water. The childminder encourages children's early mark-making skills successfully through their interests. She supports children's communication and language development well. The childminder uses many single words to describe the texture that babies and toddlers feel. She provides a narrative to help older children link spoken language to the actions they make. The childminder hides numbers in cornflour and older children find these successfully. She uses words to describe positional language, such as under and over to encourage children's mathematical language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development incredibly well. She is an excellent role model and sets a very good example by greeting visitors warmly on arrival and introducing them to children. The childminder creates songs with children who are learning how to share and be kind to their friends. Children behave exceptionally well given their age and use excellent manners. The childminder is highly successful in helping children to develop an excellent understanding of how to stay safe. Older children assuredly explain what they need to do in the event of a fire. Children show high levels of confidence in social situations and develop a very positive sense of themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children follow routines, which mirror those of school. For example, they identify their name on arrival and display this on the door. Children take home books, which they read with their parents. They sit in small groups on cushions and choose songs they would like to sing. Children use props to support and enhance their learning, such as the 'wiggly worms'. They talk about their emotions and explain how they feel when they are sad and happy. Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are well prepared for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495830 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1034759 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Rawmarsh, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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