Childminder EY536867

Inspection date 12 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 childminder makes use of everyday opportunities to support children's mathematical and language development. Children are motivated to learn. n Children have good opportunities to engage in outdoor play and explore the natural world. For example, they regularly go on outings to the local park. n The childminder knows the children well. He has a good understanding of how children learn and develop, and he provides effective support and activities to ensure they reach the next steps in their learning. n Children are encouraged to be independent and make choices. For example, they try to dress themselves for outdoor play and help prepare fruit for snack. n Children are happy and settled, and have a strong relationship with the childminder. n The childminder reflects on his own professional development and is always keen to attend training.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder answers too readily for children, and does not make the most of opportunities to extend their communication and thinking skills further. n The childminder does not always support parents to share what they know their child can already do when they first start at the setting.

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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 give children more time to reply to questions and build on their communication and thinking skills further n strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection. n The inspector talked with the children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sought the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures, and the learning and development documents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. He knows the correct procedures to follow if he has concerns about children's welfare. He carries out safety checks in his home, as well as risk assessments for outings to help keep children safe. Children's safety and welfare are given a high priority. The childminder works closely with his co-childminder, and they monitor each other's practice. The childminder regularly updates his knowledge. For example, he completes training and meets with a consultant to continually improve his practice. Parents are kept well informed of daily activities and about their child's learning. They praise the fact that their children thrive and develop while in the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a rich and exciting learning environment for children indoors and outside in the garden. He is enthusiastic and interacts very well with the children as they play to support their learning. For example, they enjoy playing with the toy farmyard animals and talk about the different sounds they make. Children practise their communication skills through discussion about the activity they are taking part in. The childminder knows the children well and understands how to support their individual learning. Children are very keen and active learners. For instance, they show an interest in the world around them. They become deeply engaged in their learning and concentrate well. The programme of activities is stimulating and the well-equipped environment supports their development well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and enjoy each other's company. The childminder supports children's independence well. Children undertake small tasks, thereby increasing their sense of responsibility. For example, they help to set the table for mealtimes and tidy their toys away. Children are self-confident and self-assured. They enjoy fresh air and exercise every day. They experience trips and outings in the local community to enrich their learning and experiences outdoors. For instance, children enjoy walks around the nearby lake, feeding the ducks and visiting local playgroups. This contributes to their good physical health. Children cooperate well and develop flourishing friendships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, assertive and confident. They have a positive attitude to learning and enjoy carrying out tasks. Children develop good social skills. They learn to share and be kind to each other. Children build on their language and numeracy skills through fun activities. They gain important skills for their future learning. All children make good progress in their learning from when they start at the childminder's setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536867 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10077159 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. He lives in Newton Leys, Milton Keynes. The childminder works with another childminder. Together, they offer care on Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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