Childminder 141621

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 30 June 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

 The childminder is kind and caring. Children feel secure in her care and display high levels of confidence. Babies enjoy their interactions with her and come to her frequently for cuddles.  The childminder is hard working, and has successfully addressed the recommendations from her last inspection. She gives careful thought to ensuring her provision develops to meet the unique needs and interests of each child currently in her care.  The childminder knows the children well. She has a good understanding of children's needs and their development. For example, she quickly recognises when young children become tired or need access to fresh air and vigorous exercise.  Children are learning about similarities and differences as they take part in activities within the local community.  Children have good opportunities to learn about a healthy lifestyle, for example, as they play in the fresh air, grow their own vegetables, and explore in the park and the woods.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder carries out assessments of children's learning but misses opportunities to consistently share information with, and seek information from, the other provisions children also attend and parents. To support a more shared approach to children's learning and raise outcomes for children to the highest 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

 develop the involvement of parents and other provisions children attend in the assessment process, to better support consistency of approach and help ensure all are aware of children's next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 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.  The inspector discussed a sample of children's records with the childminder, and talked to her to see how well she supports children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she evaluates her practice.  The inspector spoke with children and parents and took account of their views.  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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder strives for continual improvement. She regularly extends her own knowledge and skills, for instance, through training, online research, and networking with other childminders. She makes good use of these opportunities to effectively evaluate her practice. The childminder reflects on her practice and asks parents and children for their ideas on areas for improvement. Parents report that their children talk about the fun they have had with the childminder and greatly enjoy their time with her. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the steps to take if she were to have any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures that her home is safe, secure and welcoming for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a stimulating and inviting environment for children. She carefully plans activities that interest all children and help ensure they make good progress in their learning. For example, children of all ages take part in an active music session. Babies display curiosity as they shake bells and explore the noises they make, while older children tap out rhythms to familiar songs on drums. The childminder fosters children's interest in stories, as they play with puppets and explore the meaning of new words. She effectively supports them to develop the skills they will need for reading. Young children concentrate well and engage in activities that support their understanding of mathematics. They sort boxes, tubes, and bottles by size and shape, and creatively make interesting patterns. Babies develop their small-muscle skills, for example, they play with technological toys. They are strengthening the muscles in their fingers as they reach to select their toys, push

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

buttons to make lights glow, and turn dials to make sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds good relationships with parents and involves them in the activities children undertake. She collects information from parents to help children settle quickly, and have consistency in their care, for example, in their sleep routines and mealtimes. She supports children to take an active part in their own self-care. For example, they learn to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. The childminder is a positive role model, she encourages children to follow their own interests, and have-a-go at activities that challenge them. Her caring interactions support children well in their learning, for example, her enthusiastic praise supports children's self-esteem as they learn to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners. They are eager to explore resources, show determination to complete activities, and pride in their achievements. Older children are learning to recognise numbers and write their name on the things they make. They are developing good hand coordination as they glue, paint, draw and write. Children are developing the key skills for their next stage of learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141621 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1068520 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes. She operates five days a week, including before and after school, except 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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