Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2018 29 September 2014

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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 of all ages thrive in this warm and welcoming environment. The childminder is extremely kind, caring and friendly. Children form very close bonds with the childminder and their friends.  The childminder offers a good range of activities that interests children and promotes their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She shares a wealth of information which helps to meet all children's needs. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the quality of care she provides.  The childminder is a good role model. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement which help children to display positive behaviour and raise their self- esteem.  The childminder gathers the views of parents and children when she reflects on her practice. She uses these to support her self-evaluation and drive further improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus her planning precisely enough on what individual children need to learn next.  Occasionally, the childminder does not always consider how children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together.

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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 even more precisely for children's next steps in learning to help secure more rapid progress in all areas of their development  support the involvement of children of different ages when they take part in planned activities together.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of the childminder and members of the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures which helps to underpin her good practice. She demonstrates passion for her role and providing the best for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to implement should she feel a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. The childminder completes personal online research and training to update her knowledge and help her improve outcomes for children. The childminder has effective systems in place to maintain a two-way flow of information with other providers that children may attend. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and understands how children learn and develop. She observes children as they play and uses this information to assess what children know and what they need to learn next. The childminder works closely with parents. She keeps them well informed about children's progress and encourages them to build on children's learning at home. For example, she shares activity packs with parents focusing on communication and mathematical skills. This helps to establish a shared approach to learning and supports children's good progress. The childminder helps children to learn about the diversity in society through their everyday activities and experiences. The childminder teaches them to respect each other's differences which helps to ensure children grow up with tolerance and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children's independence, enabling them to help themselves to resources and begin to see to their own self-care. The childminder helps children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She makes sure that children's snacks and meals are healthy and well balanced. Children have lots of opportunities to play in the fresh air outdoors. The childminder provides plenty of good opportunities for children to join in activities to develop their physical skills. For example, children thoroughly enjoy rolling and kicking balls.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development expected for their age. They are curious and motivated learners. Children develop good communication skills. Younger children are beginning to babble and respond to facial expressions. Older children communicate their needs and wants effectively. They confidently engage in play and conversation with the childminder and unfamiliar adults. Children develop good independence and self-care skills. Younger children are beginning to use cutlery to feed themselves. Older children take responsibility for small tasks, such as tidying away toys and resources. Children gain a range of valuable skills to help prepare them for the next stage of their education, including the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289516 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1070595 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. The childminder's provision is open all year round, from 8am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder also provides some weekend care from 7.30am to 5pm. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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