Childminder EY390969

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2018 1 October 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

 Since the previous inspection, the childminder has successfully introduced the progress check for children between aged two and three years and shares a written summary with parents.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder effectively plans activities for the children's interests and allows children time to explore for themselves. She is skilled at meeting the individual and unique needs of the children as they arise.  Children enjoy the stimulating activities provided. They develop good independence skills, for example, as they help themselves to toys and resources.  Children's safety and security are prioritised. For example, the childminder checks her home and public areas for potential risks before children play.  Children develop their social interactions within a wider group of children at local pre- school groups.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share what they know their children can do when they first start.  The childminder is not fully successful in encouraging parents to share what their children are interested in and achieving at home, to provide a more shared approach to their learning.

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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

 gain more useful information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start  enhance opportunities for parents to share information about what children are learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection to help her keep children safe. She clearly knows the signs and indicators that may show a child is at risk, and the procedures to follow if she needs to raise safeguarding concerns. The childminder is very enthusiastic and she develops her professional skills. For example, she plans for her future training and keeps up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder accurately maintains the required records, such as a daily register of children's hours of attendance, contracts with parents, medication and accident records. Overall, the childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and she shares information with them about their children's care and education. Parents comment positively on the support the childminder gives their children in preparation for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and progress. She demonstrates effective teaching skills. For example, following a story using puppets, the children develop their language skills as they decide to put on a puppet show. They listen as the childminder asks questions and suggests resources they might like to use. The childminder encourages all ages of children to be involved, and this enables them to learn to work together. Children develop good imaginations, for example, as they play with dolls, sing and dance. Children spontaneously use mathematical language during their play. They count and name colours as they explore modelling dough. They talk about long- and short-sleeved clothing and recall experiences in their own lives.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have very close relationships with the childminder. They observe the childminder role modelling good hygiene routines during the daily routine. They talk about the importance of washing their hands and enjoy a variety of healthy snacks. Children learn what is and is not acceptable behaviour. For example, when children find it difficult to share, the childminder handles the situation very calmly and sensitively. Children are encouraged to explore their own feelings and beliefs, and those of others. For example, as they talk about how they feel about events happening in their lives, when using relevant books and learning about festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy and enthusiastic learners. They develop good independence skills, for example, as they choose resources and dress themselves. Children confidently use chalks and pencils, which encourages their interest in early writing and helps to prepare them to write in the future. Children develop good physical skills. For instance, they can post shapes, cut with scissors, kick a ball, balance and slide. Children are well prepared for the next step for learning and eventual move to pre-school and/or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390969 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1071145 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday from 7am until 5.30pm for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to 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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