Childminder EY537293

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The enthusiastic childminder knows the children very well. Children eagerly involve themselves in activities based on their individual interests. n The childminder thoroughly assesses the children's progress and she plans precisely for their next steps for learning. The successful tracking of children's progress helps the childminder to quickly identify and work towards closing any gaps in children's learning. n The childminder works very effectively in partnership with parents and other professionals, such as pre-school staff and paediatricians. This helps her to effectively meet the learning and development needs of all children. n The childminder successfully reflects on her practice and she values the views of others. Parents speak highly about the way in which the childminder helps the children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help parents to extend their children's learning at home, to develop a more shared approach to their learning. n The childminder does not make the most of outdoor play opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors, to fully extend their interest at such times.

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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

n develop more effective ways of helping parents in guiding their children's learning at home n provide further outdoor learning experiences, particularly for those who enjoy learning outdoors, to fully support their learning across each area.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder follows good procedures for keeping children safe. She knows what to look out for and what to do should a concern about a child's welfare arise. The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of keeping themselves safe. For example, the children talk about what they must do in the event of a fire. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to making continuous improvement. For example, she attends training, reads articles and works closely with other childminding colleagues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points with their parents. They share information about children's learning to include what they already know, understand and can do. The childminder provides worthwhile information for parents about children's learning and development, for example, through the use of learning journals, the two- year progress check and reports that contribute to supporting the child's future transition. The childminder interacts purposefully with children during their play. She uses effective questioning, models language and introduces new words to help children broaden their vocabulary. The childminder helps children to develop good mathematical skills. For example, during a water and sand activity, children explore changes in colour, count and measure.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has close relationships with the children and she helps them to understand right from wrong. Children learn to share and play cooperatively together. The childminder provides nutritious meals and teaches the children the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. Children know what foods are good for them and talk about the importance of exercising. They develop good physical skills, for example, as they jump, climb, hop and join in action songs and rhymes. Children explore their own beliefs and those of others, for example, as they learn about different languages and festival celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs, make good progress from their individual starting points. They are confident to initiate and hold conversations with others, and they begin to make friendships. Children enjoy exploring letters and the sounds they make. They learn to do things for themselves. For example, they put on their shoes to play outdoors, and help themselves to toys and resources which support their play. Children gain key skills that prepare them well for pre-school and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537293 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10057193 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free nursery education to children aged three years. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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Registers

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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Registers

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