Childminder EY265521

Inspection date 1 October 2018 Previous inspection date 11 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 evaluates the strengths of her provision accurately. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her identify areas for development. She actively looks for opportunities to further improve. n The childminder monitors children's progress well. She identifies any gaps in provision effectively and adapts her planning to meet the needs of individuals. All children make consistently good progress from their starting points. n The childminder knows her key children well. She has a secure understanding of how to include all areas of learning in activities. n The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. She shares information with them and finds out about children's achievements at home. This helps to support their good progress. n Children behave well. The childminder helps them to express their own opinions confidently. She considers their views when planning. For example, children say which

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The provision is good

activities they have enjoyed and would like to do again.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n There are fewer opportunities for children to practise the skills that they are learning outdoors. n On occasion, activities do not meet the needs of the youngest children.

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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 the range of learning experiences outdoors for children and help them make the best possible progress n review group activity times for the youngest children and ensure that they capture their interest.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector observed the childminder's quality of teaching, and both jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability, and sampled documentation that included planning, children's records, policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with her co-childminder. They seek professional development opportunities to build upon their knowledge and skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She has clear procedures for dealing with concerns about children's welfare. She has a good understanding of how to keep children safe in a variety of situations. The childminder has a range of robust policies and procedures in place. These underpin her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning. She accurately identifies what children need to learn next. The childminder's quality of teaching is consistently strong. She interacts skilfully with children as they play. For example, she extends children's learning by bringing new concepts into their play. In the water tray the childminder introduced the language of opposites. She asked children to find 'big' and 'small' shells and 'wet' or 'dry' stones. Children then used this language correctly in their own play. The childminder further develops her partnerships with parents. For instance, she shares records of children's development with them regularly. Parents complete 'wow moments' forms to celebrate their children's achievements. The childminder encourages parents to show their children's records to professionals at other settings that children attend. This helps to further support their learning. Parents report

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

that they like to receive information about their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She uses effective strategies to encourage children's good behaviour. The childminder has attended training to enhance her teaching of why we have rules and how we respect and value others. This is having a positive impact on outcomes. For example, children take turns when riding bicycles. They wait patiently for their friends to finish before asking politely to have their turn. Children share their own views. For example, they each get to say something that they would like to do during the holidays. The childminder values their ideas and builds their suggestions into her planning. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air to support their good health. For instance, they enjoy walking to school and stopping on the way back at the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. This includes those who receive additional funding. They gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children put their coats on and feed themselves with their own food competently. They join in with others singing and adding actions to their favourite songs. They begin to take turns and share toys with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265521 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10064846 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She works from her home with her co-childminder. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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