Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 3 December 2018 Previous inspection date 18 August 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. For instance, she completes regular risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe for use by children. She considers how to keep children safe when they are on outings in the local area. n The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She has improved her assessment process since the last inspection. She tracks children's achievements and plans appropriate next steps for their development. Children make good progress and are well prepared for their eventual move on to school. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. For example, she encourages parents to share children's achievements from home and she lends them resources to support children's learning. She talks to parents each day about their children's achievements and she provides regular written reports on their development. n The childminder supports children's emotional development well. She finds out about

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This provision is good

children's routines and follows them in her setting. She uses a lovely calm manner with the children and she praises their good behaviour effectively. n The childminder does not precisely focus her professional development on raising the quality of teaching to better support outcomes for children. n At times, the childminder completes tasks for children which they are capable of doing for themselves, such as taking their shoes and coats off and putting their slippers on.

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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 seek further professional development opportunities and use the knowledge gained to help to raise the quality of teaching and children's achievement to an outstanding level n consider how to promote children's independence skills further and encourage them to do tasks for themselves.

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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 jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a positive attitude to reviewing and improving her provision. She seeks feedback from parents about the care she provides. Since the last inspection, she has improved her systems for observation, assessment and tracking of children's progress. For instance, she now plans appropriate activities to address any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has also completed and maintained an appropriate first-aid qualification. She liaises with her colleagues to share information and ideas. The childminder has a range of robust policies and procedures in place. This helps underpin her good practice and promotes the safety of the children within her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very secure understanding of her duties to keep children safe. She understands how to recognise if a child is at risk of harm and what procedures to follow if she has a concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder understands how children learn. She plans activities that are well suited to children's needs and interests. The childminder interacts skilfully with children during their play. For example, she provides a narrative for children's play as they make smoothies in the play kitchen. Children learn the names of fruit and vegetables as they pretend to whizz them around in the food processor and serve them to visitors. The childminder has a good understanding of how professionals can support children's learning. She directs parents to specialist support services, such as speech and language drop-in sessions, when needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment for children. She ensures that children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For instance, the childminder takes children on walks in the local area. They feed the ducks and hunt for squirrels in the trees. Children behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model for children. For example, during imaginary play she uses dolls to teach children how to interact with others. The childminder supports transitions for children effectively. For instance, when children are ready to potty train, she talks to parents about strategies to use in her setting. Parents report that they are very happy with the care that their children receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning. They are gaining the key skills they need in readiness for school. Children develop their number skills, counting fish as they collect them with their magnetic fishing rods. They use their imaginations well and pretend to be the vet. They check the toy cat's eyes and ears to see if they are feeling well. Children show an interest in books. They hold them the correct way up and turn the pages as they look at the pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483472 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10084718 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Monkston, Milton Keynes. She offers childcare each weekday from 7.45am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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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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