Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 23 January 2019 Previous inspection date 27 July 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not have fully effective procedures for administering medicines. She does not obtain the required written permission from parents before administering medication. n The childminder does not precisely focus her professional development on raising the quality of teaching to better support outcomes for children. n The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to find out from parents what children know and can do before they start at her setting.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder seeks the views of children and considers these well in her planning. This helps children to feel that their ideas are valued. For instance, when children showed an interest in ice creams following their holidays, the childminder created a role-play shop and children make and taste their home-made ice cream. n The childminder supports children's behaviour well. She sets a good example to children and she explains to them how their choices can make others feel. Children are well behaved and use good manners. n Children make good progress in their learning. They are well prepared for their eventual move to school. n Parents report that they are very happy with the care that their children receive. They say that their children settle in well and the childminder shares information with them about the children's behaviour and achievements.

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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 ensure that written parental permission is obtained before giving any medication to children. 24/02/2019

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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 focus on using the knowledge gained to help to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level n reflect on how to gather information from parents about what children know and can do, and use this information to help to establish children's starting points.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed their findings. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living in the household. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have an effective procedure for administering medicines. For example, she seeks written permission from parents before giving non-prescription medicines. However, she does not seek written permission from parents to administer prescription medicines. This is a breach of requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs to look for which may indicate children are at risk from harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. Through discussions with the inspector, the childminder shows that she understands how she can build relationships with other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's learning effectively. She uses her observations well to inform her planning. For instance, she creates individualised learning plans for all children. She plans specific activities to help them work towards their next steps. This helps children to make good progress. The childminder adapts her teaching to follow children's interests well. For example, younger children begin to show an interest in imaginary play. Following a visit to the supermarket to buy different types of food and taste them, the children pretended to be chefs. They put on aprons and played in the role-play kitchen making pizzas. The childminder encouraged them to create their own pizzas, selecting and placing foam food shapes on the pizza base. She helped children to put the pizzas in the oven and then package them in cardboard boxes. She extends children's ideas by playing alongside them and providing a storyline for their play. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder shares progress information with parents regularly. She makes time to speak to parents each day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not have fully effective processes to keep the required records of information about children's welfare. Nevertheless, she helps children to learn about people, families and communities. This supports their understanding of their similarities and differences. For example, she encourages children to share and talk about photographs of their family. She learns and uses basic words in other languages to greet children who speak languages other than English. Children have suitable opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For instance, they visit the local park on the walk to school. The childminder supports children to develop their self-care skills suitably well. For example, children find tissues and attempt to wipe their own noses. They feed themselves competently with a spoon at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and demonstrate positive attitudes to their play. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Children develop their physical skills. For example, younger children walk steadily and crouch down to the floor to pick up toys of interest. Children thread pipe cleaners through small holes in the colander with good control. Children develop their personal and social skills. They use good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you' at mealtimes. They begin to share toys willingly with their friends. Children develop their language, identifying and naming animals in books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355502 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10064848 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Bletchley. She operates five days a week, from 7.30am to 6.30pm. She has a relevant 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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