Childminder EY272456

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

 The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm and has a secure understanding of child protection issues.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of his home and garden and minimises potential hazards. Children's safety is given high priority.  The childminder offers many opportunities for physical development and varied learning opportunities in the child-orientated garden. Children make good progress and the quality of teaching is good.  The childminder plans carefully well-matched activities and play experiences that link to children's interests and next steps in learning. Children are enthusiastic and eager to learn and concentrate for long periods.  The childminder reflects on his practice daily and seeks regular feedback from parents both verbally and through questionnaires.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently check children's progress closely enough to identify any emerging gaps in their learning.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to develop children's ability to problem solve and think for themselves.

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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

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

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Since the last inspection the childminder has improved his knowledge of wider safeguarding matters, including the 'Prevent' duty, through research and reading. The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and has a good understanding of how to respond to any concerns. He has processes to follow should an allegation be made against himself or a member of the household. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children begin to understand mathematical language. For example, the childminder talks about their positions on the slide and helps them to count the steps as they climb the ladder. Children enjoy being creative and develop good dexterity. For example, they use their small-muscle skills well as they pour water between containers and explore the concepts of floating and sinking. The childminder observes and assesses children's development and plans for the next steps in their learning well. The childminder provides parents with a written assessment of their child's current development when they move on to the next stage in their learning. In addition, he gives them daily verbal feedback on their child's well-being and achievements. Parents are involved in completing their child's progress check when aged between two and three years to support their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children access a welcoming and homely environment, where their care needs are sensitively met. They are happy and settled and have a good relationship with the childminder. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is appropriately supported. Children develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder uses everyday activities to promote heathy eating and the benefits of physical play. The childminder uses gentle reminders of expected behaviour to help children to learn to behave well. He also provides children with praise which helps them to know what they have done well. Children have opportunities to take risks on large play equipment. For instance, they learn how to negotiate the steps up to the slide safely and to hold on when using the swings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop independence skills well. For example, they climb the steps in the garden and put on their shoes to go outside. They demonstrate good relationships with their peers, showing care and concern for one another and developing friendships. They play together during water play and take turns to use the watering can and boats. Children make good progress from their individual starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children gain the skills required for the next stage in their development and learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272456 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1125429 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. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from 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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