Childminder EY466719

Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 17 March 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's actual hours of attendance, as required. n The childminder does not provide a varied range of opportunities and experiences that helps children regularly build on their awareness of the wider world. n The childminder has not considered all ways in which she can help parents assist their children's learning at home further to support a more shared approach in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder builds on her professional development. For example, she reads articles, attends training and works closely with other childminding colleagues. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has extended children's opportunities to further their learning outdoors. She uses effective teaching skills and assists children to make good progress in their learning. n Children are involved in a good range of activities which provides opportunities for them to practise their skills and build on their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 19/09/2018

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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 extend the range of opportunities and experiences available to increase children's understanding of the world n develop further ways of helping parents in guiding their children's learning at home.

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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. 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 views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder cannot demonstrate that she maintains an accurate record of the hours and days she cares for children. She mislaid her record of attendance a couple of weeks ago and has not put an alternative solution in place since, although knows she needs to. This is a breach of the legal requirements. The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments and helps children to learn how to manage risks. For example, children learn how to safely use the slide in the garden. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shares information with parents about children's routines and achievements. She considers information from other childcare professionals to provide a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to make good progress from their starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language. She finds out key words to support children's good communication skills and to help them develop respect for one another's differences. The childminder confidently assesses and tracks children's progress to identify and act upon any gaps in their learning. During the inspection, children enjoyed sticking leaves and observed their colours, sizes and textures. The childminder challenges children to help them move forward in their learning. For example, she helps them to develop understanding of one-to-one correspondence when counting the leaves. Children use their imaginations well as they make up stories with toy people and animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Due to the weakness in leadership and management, the childminder is not promoting children's welfare to a good level. Nonetheless, children behave well, show kindness to others and respond positively to praise and encouragement. The childminder helps them to build confidence and self-esteem. She helps children to learn how to manage risks, for example, when they use outdoor play equipment. The childminder encourages children to follow effective routine hygiene practices and healthy lifestyles. For example, they are physically active, wash their hands and enjoy healthy food and drinks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and successful learners. They are well prepared for the next steps in their learning. Children develop good speaking and listening skills, for example, they describe their artistic creations and follow instructions well. They develop increasing independence, for instance, when they choose toys to play with for themselves. Children learn to hold a pencil correctly for writing and explore letters and the sounds they make. Children are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466719 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10078397

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2014

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The childminder registered 2013. She lives in Broughton, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday between 7.30am until 5pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free nursery education to children aged three years. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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