Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 successfully assesses children's progress and plans stimulating activities to help them reach their next steps in learning. She closely monitors children's progress to help her swiftly identify and close gaps in their learning. n The childminder interacts purposefully with young children as she joins in their play. She helps young children to express themselves and make choices, for instance, by naming and showing them items they can choose from. n Children behave well. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of respecting one another and what is right and wrong. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's routine and activities. She offers support and ideas to build on children's learning and development at home. n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best of opportunities to help children to

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This provision is good

observe similarities and differences between themselves and other people. 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 strengthen opportunities for children to observe similarities and differences between themselves and other people n plan further learning opportunities in the outdoor area for 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 and in the garden and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder places importance on children's safety and welfare. She has comprehensive knowledge of her responsibility to follow local safeguarding procedures and to report concerns about a child's welfare. Regular risk assessments are completed to help ensure that the environments used by children are safe and secure. The enthusiastic childminder reflects on her practice and she extends her current good knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training, reads articles and works effectively with other childminding colleagues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at helping children to develop speaking and listening skills. She encourages them to talk and she speaks clearly, using the correct pronunciation of words. The childminder provides many good opportunities for children to explore different textures and media, such as spaghetti, sand and paint. Children build on their small-muscle skills well. For example, they use paintbrushes and sponges, build towers of bricks and draw with pencils. The childminder regularly reviews children learning and development with parents. Parents are very complimentary about the care and education the childminder provides for their children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's health and well-being. Children make good progress in their physical development. For instance, they enjoy dancing, running, climbing, and throwing and kicking balls. The childminder offers nutritious snacks and meals, and helps children learn about the types of food that are good for them. Children have a strong sense of belonging and feel safe and secure. This is illustrated when they are tired and they seek out the childminder to enjoy cuddles. Children enjoy outings to the park and observe wildlife, which helps them to learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to play and learn, and they make good progress from their starting points. They show an emerging interest in mathematics as they count, name colours and shapes. They explore measurement, for example, as they fill and empty containers with stones. Children develop good independence skills. For example, they put on their coats and hats, and help themselves to toys and resources. Children gain the confidence and skills they need for the next steps for learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544587 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10093435 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 2.

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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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