Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 19 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 Children enjoy their time with the childminder and demonstrate they have strong attachments to her. The childminder is caring and her positive interactions help children to feel safe and secure. n The childminder monitors children's progress well to help identify any gaps in their development and plan for their next steps in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's activities and achievements. n The childminder keeps up to date by sharing information with other colleagues and using childcare websites. She puts what she learns in to practice, such as broadening activities to extend children's creative skills. n The childminder teaches children about acceptable behaviour, to share, take turns and show kindness and consideration towards others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of her good relationships with parents to help them complement their children's learning at home. 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 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 build on ideas to assist parents further to support children's learning at home 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 looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of safeguarding procedures to protect children. The childminder risk assesses environments used by children. She takes steps to minimise possible hazards to help keep them safe and secure. The childminder teaches children to be aware for their personal safety. For example, they practise road safety and talk about items that could be hot. The childminder reflects on her practice and values the views of parents and children. Since the last inspection, she provides more opportunities for children to practise writing for a purpose and plans a wider range of outdoor play experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and make progress. To successfully extend children's learning and play experiences, the childminder uses good teaching methods. For example, she helps young children to solve simple problems by twisting tubes of paint to make it appear. She introduces new words and asks questions to help develop children's speaking and listening skills. The childminder supports children to make choices and follow their interests in their play. She encourages young children to use interactive toys and to find out how they work, such as cash tills, calculators and telephones. Children develop good creative skills and imagination. For instance, they paint, explore tactile materials and act out during role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. She is a positive role model and encourages children to use good manners. Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, they know they need to wash their hands before enjoying nutritious snacks. Children develop good physical skills; they use a range of apparatus and enjoy dancing to music. The childminder successfully supports children's understanding of the natural world. For example, they enjoy outings to the local park where they feed the ducks, observe fish and collect leaves and pine cones.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children make good progress from their starting points. They develop good self- help skills, for example, they learn to dress and feed themselves. Children use mathematical language as they play, for example they identify numbers, colours and shapes. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as transfer to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141562 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10064828 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. She offers care Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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