Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2018 11 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

 The childminder uses effective ways to share information with parents. This helps them to remain highly involved in their children's learning.  Children have ample opportunities to develop the small muscles in their hands. They use a range of cutters and moulds to make dough figures and use scissors skilfully.  Parents praise the childminder for the strong sense of values she teaches children. She successfully encourages children to think about the feelings of others. They are polite and respectful towards each other.  Children make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has new arrangements in place for supervising the work of her assistants. These are not yet highly focused to improve their good performance and personal effectiveness even further.  The childminder does not persist in establishing highly effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She does not regularly exchange information to refine her assessments of children's development and sharpen the focus of her support for 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

 enhance the rigor of supervision for assistants to build on their existing good practice and continually improve the quality of teaching  strengthen relationships with the other settings that children attend to share information about children's development and provide better continuity in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning activities and assessed the impact this has on their development.  The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and her assistants during the inspection.  The inspector looked at required documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and household members.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluations of her setting.  The inspector read through written feedback left by parents and took into account their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a high level of qualification and encourages her assistants to undertake regular training. She continually enhances her good knowledge and skills. The childminder reviews her work and has successfully addressed recommendations raised at her previous inspection. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands about the work of her Local Safeguarding Children Board. She attends regular training to refresh her awareness of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of local child protection issues and is vigilant in keeping children safe in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to listen and to talk. She asks children questions and recognises when they need extra support with their communication and language skills. The childminder provides opportunities for children to socialise and meet up with others. They enjoy regular visits to music groups where they learn about rhyme and rhythm. The childminder supports children to learn about mathematics. They look at tubes and talk about size and shape when scooping up dried pasta and rice in the trough. The childminder and her assistant expand children's knowledge as they use positional language to help with children's understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a deep understanding about how to support children and their families during settling-in periods. She works closely with families to ensure that children and their parents separate from each other confidently. The childminder provides children with a healthy balance of foods. She helps them to learn about which foods are good for their bodies and which foods are eaten less frequently as a treat. The childminder is kind, caring and patient with children. Along with her assistants, she provides children with a warm and welcoming place to play and learn. The childminder pays close attention to keeping children safe in her care. They are given responsibilities and help to tidy up. This contributes towards maintaining a safe space for children to play and learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave well. They know strategies to use during minor conflicts, such as when they both want the same toy. This helps younger children to quickly resolve any disagreements themselves and they play harmoniously together. Children play imaginatively with dolls. They learn about being caring as they gently lay the dolls in chairs. Children develop the important skills that they need to be ready for moving on to school. They make good progress in their development and are confident and display high levels of self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292215 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1070609 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Loughton. She works with her two daughters who are her registered assistants. The childminder provides care all year round from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays agreed in advance. She also offers emergency overnight care. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification at level 4.

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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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