Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date 10 August 2015

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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 Young children have close relationships with the caring childminder. Children behave well. They learn right from wrong and are taught good manners. The childminder consistently praises children for their efforts and achievements, which increases their confidence and self-esteem. n Careful monitoring of children's progress helps the childminder to identify any gaps in their learning, and to plan and provide opportunities to narrow these gaps. n The childminder reflects on her existing good practice. She values parents' views and successfully identifies areas for future development to benefit children. For example, the childminder reads childcare articles and makes relationships with other childminding colleagues to further her personal development. n The childminder establishes effective relationships with parents. They work together to share information and ideas to complement children's learning experiences. Parents are

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The provision is good

very complimentary about the childminding service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although, the childminder has a good knowledge of first-aid, and is able to demonstrate how she manages accidents, she has not been able to complete a first-aid qualification before her previous one expired, and this is a breach of requirements. n When children first start to attend, the childminder does not gather precise information from parents about their child's early abilities, to help her plan for their learning more quickly. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to extend their understanding of similarities and difference.

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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 valid paediatric first-aid qualification. 05/12/2018

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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 gain more precise information from parents about what their children already know and can do, to help plan for their learning as soon as they start n provide more opportunities to encourage children to increase understanding of similarities and difference.

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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 written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures to protect children. She carries out daily checks of the environments the children use to help keep them safe and secure. The childminder has been on waiting lists prior to her first aid qualification expiring. She has successfully secured a training place next month. The childminder has kept her knowledge up to date, so she can appropriately administer first aid in the event of an accident occurring. The childminder has good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She plans activities based on the children's interests, age and stage of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model. She interacts sensitively and purposefully with young children as she joins in their play. The childminder uses effective teaching methods, such as questioning, to challenge children's ability to listen, speak and think. Children enjoy being creative and imaginative. For instance, they concentrate well as they use a range of materials and media to create pictures. During shop play and a sticking activity, the childminder encourages children's good mathematical understanding. For example, they count money, name colours and shapes. She introduces many new words to broaden their vocabulary. Children use technology for a purpose, such as the scanner and cash till during shop play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment for children. Her positive interaction helps young children to develop emotional attachments and to feel safe and secure. The childminder encourages good hygiene practices during the routine of the day and children are offered healthy snacks and meals. She makes good use of pre-school settings and trips to the park to help children develop good physical and social skills. Children learn to use apparatus confidently and safely at the gym. They develop good small-muscle skills, for example, they turn the pages of a book, post shapes and operate toys with buttons and knobs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children develop good social skills and begin to manage their personal care needs competently. For example, they make friendships, help themselves to toys and feed themselves. Children make good progress in their speaking and listening skills. For example, they respond to simple questions, hear and use new words, and enjoy singing songs and rhymes. Children enjoy making marks with different tools, such as pencils, chalks and paint. They acquire the knowledge and skills they need for the next stage in their education and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284355 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10064829 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Haversham, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care from 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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