Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2018 Not applicable

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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 closely observes children's play to assess what they know and can do. She plans worthwhile and stimulating activities that help children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to identify and minimise any potential hazards, therefore, helping to keep children safe and secure.  The childminder successfully reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision. She talks to parents and children to help her identify and target changes to further develop her good childminding service.  The childminder uses praise and encouragement effectively to encourage children's self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder is very enthusiastic and she develops her knowledge and skills, such as by attending training, using websites, reading articles, joining childminding support groups and attending pre-school settings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to build on children’s interest in singing and music, to help them to express themselves creatively and imaginatively.  The childminder does not plan outdoor activities precisely enough for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 opportunities for children to express themselves creatively and imaginatively as they explore songs and music  plan further learning opportunities in the outdoor play area to meet precisely the needs of children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 planning, 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

The childminder establishes good working relationships with parents to help children's continuity of care and learning. She also shares ideas and make suggestions to help parents to extend their child's learning at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of child abuse. She is fully aware of the procedure to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation to further protect children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children eagerly take part in activities, which encourage their individual interests. The childminder uses assessment very effectively to closely track children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning. This also helps her to quickly identify and reduce any differences in their learning. The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. For example, during a cooking activity, she teaches children to recognise colours, shapes and numbers on the weighing scales. They also develop understanding of the world as they talk about from where ingredients come. The childminder establishes good working relationships with local school teachers. She seeks their advice to help children to develop the key skills they require for starting school. For example, she encourages children's good attention, listening and speaking skills, and their ability to follow simple instructions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in this 'home-from-home' environment. The childminder manages children's different behaviours firmly and sensitively. Children learn what is and is not expected of them. The childminder encourages children to develop good physical skills. She allows them to take calculated risks, for example, when playing on large pieces of apparatus. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, they talk about the fact that not all dogs are friendly. Children enjoy a variety of healthy snacks and meals. They follow good hygiene practices to keep them fit and well. Children explore their own and other people's beliefs, for example, as they learn about various festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn to be as independent as they can, for example, when they dress and undress, and use the bathroom. They share and take turns, and are kind towards others. Children begin to develop good early literacy skills. For example, they hold pencils to make marks on paper and they enjoy looking at and listening to story books. All children develop key skills and are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494674 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1039992 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2016. She lives in Monkston Park, in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She provides care from 8am to 6pm for five days a week, all year round, except family holidays and Christmas. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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