Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 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 works well with her co-childminder to provide good-quality care and education. Children feel very comfortable in her cosy and welcoming home.  The childminder organises resources and activities so that they are attractive and inviting for children. Children enjoy choosing what to do and approach their learning with enthusiasm. They make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder helps children to develop a positive view of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, they enjoy visiting and helping people with differing needs in the community.  The childminder is a good role model. She leads by example and children learn to be kind, considerate and helpful.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make extensive use of self-evaluation and professional development opportunities to raise the overall quality of teaching and outcomes to an even higher level.  On occasions, the childminder does not consider fully how she will provide the different levels of challenge and support for children of varying ages who wish to take part in the same activities.

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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 use of self-evaluation and professional development to build further on existing good teaching and practice  plan more thoroughly for times when children of different ages wish to play and learn together, to help each child engage and learn well at these times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home and accompanied them on a walk in the local community.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and first aid.  The inspector looked at some documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her home is safe for children. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe and knows how to respond to any concerns about a child's welfare. She builds warm partnerships with parents, to continue to meet the needs of each child. For example, she finds out about routines from home in order to provide children with continuity in their care routines. This helps children to feel secure. She monitors children's progress accurately to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen to play and to learn. The childminder has a good understanding of children's current abilities and interests and, overall, uses this knowledge well to support their learning. For example, she extends younger children's language by introducing new words and singing rhyming songs. She helps children to develop their physical skills well. For example, children enjoy regular trips to local parks to use the large equipment and enjoy using tools to mix and move trays of rice in her home. Children enjoy lots of outings to parks and local groups where they can explore the natural world and meet lots of different people.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's care needs well. Children learn about the importance of staying safe. For example, the childminder explains why sun cream, sunhats and cold drinks are important in hot weather. She encourages a positive view of a healthy diet, such as by talking positively to children about the different fruit they are offered at mealtimes. Children show very warm attachments to the childminder. They arrive happily and enjoy lots of cuddles throughout the day. Children show good levels of confidence and self-esteem. They respond very positively to the encouragement and praise given by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a secure set of skills in preparation for their future learning, including starting nursery or school. They develop a positive view of being cared for away from home. They learn that trusted adults will help and support them. They learn to manage their emotions and to behave appropriately. They learn to listen well and to express their views. Older children learn to count and to solve simple mathematical problems. Children are able to manage age-appropriate self- help skills, such as how to put on their shoes and hats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497239 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1037810 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Bolbeck Park, close to the centre of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She works with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder. She offers care all day on Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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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