Holmden, Claire Louise

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 6 November 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 good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She provides a wide range of toys and resources to meet the needs and interests of the children. n Children who speak English as an additional language quickly gain the skills they need to communicate effectively. The childminder models language clearly and she uses visual aids to help children develop good speaking and listening skills. n Children happily explore and learn in the safety and security of the childminder's home. They develop good levels of emotional well-being through close attachments to the childminder. n Children behave very well and they respond positively to the childminder's praise and encouragement. Children learn to use good manners and they are considerate towards one another as they play. n The enthusiastic childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to reflect on what is working well and what needs to improve. This demonstrates her commitment to the

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This provision is good

continuous improvement of her service. n The childminder does not make the best of opportunities to help children to learn about and use technology. n The childminder does not plan outdoor activities precisely enough for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to learn about and use technology n plan further learning opportunities in the outdoor play area to meet the needs of children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection requirements. She keeps up to date with local safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping safe and minimises possible safety risks across the environments they use. She closely tracks children's progress to ensure that any gaps identified or challenges that children may require are planned for. Her partnerships with parents are strong and information is shared to complement children's care and education, at home and in the childminding setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder establishes secure starting points in consultation with parents to help her plan for children's next steps in learning. She plans worthwhile activities linked to the children's interests. The childminder is a good role model and she promotes effective ways of learning. For example, during a colour mixing activity with shaving foam and paint, she models language clearly and makes suggestions to extend children's thoughts and ideas. Children develop good literacy skills. For example, they enjoy looking at books and listening to stories and learn to recognise and write their name. Parents praise the childminder highly for teaching their children to speak English and to make very good progress in mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully promotes children's health and well-being. For example, children learn good hygiene practices, eat healthily and develop good physical skills. They develop social skills and begin to manage their personal care needs competently. Children develop confidence and self-esteem. They are very proud of their artwork displayed on the playroom wall. The childminder makes good use of the local community to build on children's understanding of the world. For example, children enjoy going to the park and music groups. They observe and talk about the natural world, such as trees, flowers and birds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and curious learners. They develop good speaking and listening skills, for example, as they have conversations with adults and friends. Children confidently count, name colours and shapes during their play. The childminder ensures that activities provide suitable challenges for the most able children. For example, they enjoy adding numbers together and begin to tell the time. Children are very well prepared for the next stage in their education and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547534 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10084774 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered 2017. She lives in Westcroft, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free nursery education to children aged four-years-old. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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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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