Childminder EY272450

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 31 January 2018

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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

 Children are happy and settled in the homely and welcoming environment. They have a good relationship with the childminder who is caring and attentive to their needs. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is appropriately supported.  The childminder plans a good range of play experiences for children who are motivated and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's growing independence skills well. For example, they help to tidy up and put on their shoes to go outside.  Children are confident and concentrate for long periods while they complete activities.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her safeguarding knowledge of how to recognise the risks of children being drawn into radicalisation or being exposed to extremist views or behaviour through research and reading.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to develop children's ability to problem solve and think for themselves.  The childminder does not always check children's progress closely enough to fully identify any gaps that may emerge in 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

 make more effective use of opportunities to support children's developing thinking and problem-solving skills and take their learning to a higher level  strengthen the methods used to check children's progress closely to identify any possible emerging gaps in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at required documentation, including policies and procedures, children's learning records and checked the suitability of adults living in the home.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home accessible to children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and understands how to keep children safe from harm. The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk from harm and neglect and has a good understanding of how to refer her concerns. She has processes to follow should an allegation be made against herself or a member of the household. The childminder evaluates her provision through daily reflection on her practice and seeks feedback from parents verbally and through questionnaires. Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder assesses all areas of her home, garden and any outings undertaken and minimises potential hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress and the quality of teaching is good. The well-equipped garden offers versatile and challenging opportunities for learning and physical development. The childminder supports children's speech and language skills. She models conversations and introduces new vocabulary. Generally, the childminder observes and assesses children's development and plans effectively for their future learning needs. Parents are involved in completing their child's progress check when aged between two and three years to review their development. The childminder gives parents daily verbal feedback on their child's well-being and achievements. Additionally, she provides a written assessment when they move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder promotes heathy eating and physical play through everyday activities. Children have lots of opportunities to spend time outside either in the garden or local community. Children have opportunities to take safe risks on large play equipment. For example, children learn how to negotiate the steps up to the slide safely and to hold on when using the swings. The childminder helps children to learn to behave well. She is a good role model for children. She provides children with praise which helps them to know what they have done well. Children show they feel very safe and are happy with the childminder. Children rest according to their needs, and personal care routines are effectively met.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language. They gain the skills required for the next stage in their development and learning and the eventual move on to school. Children show good relationships with each other, develop friendships and display care and concern for one another. They play happily, share toys and resources and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272450 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1124906 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Milton Keynes. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another registered childminder.

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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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