Childminder EY456731

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2018 12 August 2013

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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

 Children have formed strong attachments with the childminder. They are very happy and settled in her care.  Children have good opportunities to engage in physical play. They benefit from regular opportunities to explore outdoors.  Effective partnerships with parents and other professionals support the childminder to meet children's needs well. She shares information with others to support continuity of care and ensure children make good progress.  The childminder works well to make improvements to practice. She has successfully addressed the recommendation from her last inspection, providing greater opportunities for children to develop their understanding of people and communities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to consistently extend children's developing mathematical skills through their everyday play and activity, so they use numbers more, measure and complete simple calculations.  On occasions, the childminder does not encourage children to be more independent, to do things they are capable of, and practise and gain newly developing skills.

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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 children's developing mathematical skills, building on the opportunities that occur in their everyday play and activity so they learn to use numbers, measure and make simple calculations  maximise children's independence inside and outside, so they complete tasks they are capable of, and practise and learn new skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them. She evaluated the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her practice.  The inspector discussed a sample of children's records with the childminder, and talked to her to see how well she shares information with parents.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation and spoke to the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and her procedures for keeping children safe.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the steps to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She ensures that her home is safe, secure and welcoming for children. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge, for instance, by completing training online, and makes good use of networking with other childminders to share ideas and discuss good practice. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their children's learning at home. She uses this, together with her own observations, to plan activities that meet the individual learning needs of children. The childminder monitors children's achievements effectively. She identifies gaps in their learning and acts to close them quickly. The childminder talks to parents regularly and keeps them well informed about their children's learning. She supports them to help their children learn at home. For example, she provides them with ideas of activities they

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

can do, and shares advice to support children with developmental steps, such as toilet training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully plans activities that children find motivating and which effectively support their next learning steps. She supports them well to make choices in their play and to use their imaginations to follow their own ideas. Children are very keen and active learners. For example, they play musical instruments, delight in dressing up, and show an interest in the world around them. The childminder sings songs as the children eagerly settle down for a story. Her interactions support children well in their learning. For example, she asks open-ended questions that allow children to explain their thinking. She takes time to listen to children and shows great interest in their conversations, encouraging younger children to talk about past and future events.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a positive role model. Children behave very well. They understand her expectations and show they feel safe in her care. For example, children cooperate well as they draw on large sheets of paper. They share the space effectively, and carefully select their pencils and crayons. Children are confident and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. The childminder provides good experiences for children to learn about keeping safe, for example, when they walk to the park and to school. Children enjoy many opportunities to engage in activities in the community with the childminder, for example, music sessions and physical playtime sessions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and enjoy their learning. Younger children concentrate very well on their self-chosen activities. They learn to share and take turns. They explore similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children develop a broad range of useful skills that prepares them well for their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456731 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1078090 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Wolverton, Milton Keynes and offers care five days a week, including before and after school. The childminder offers care in school holidays, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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