Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 27 February 2019 Previous inspection date 27 July 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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This provision is good

n Children's emotional well-being flourishes, supported by a friendly and nurturing childminder and her assistant. Children enjoy cuddles and reassurance that build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder is highly effective at supporting children's early communication and language skills. For example, she clearly emphasises key words to help children enhance their understanding and speaking skills. n Partnerships with parents are established. The childminder works closely with parents to help ensure all children benefit from consistent care routines and learning opportunities. She regularly shares information about what children need to learn next. n The childminder is well organised. She implements clear policies and procedures and ensures her premises are secure. The childminder assesses risks to minimise hazards in the play environment. This helps to keep children safe. n All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good

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This provision is good

progress from their starting points. n At times, group activities are not organised effectively to fully engage the younger children and encourage their involvement. n Although the childminder and her assistant have completed recent training courses, they have yet to develop an ambitious plan to continually improve their professional knowledge, aimed at achieving the highest quality provision.

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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 review the organisation of group activities, in particular to support younger children, to engage fully and enjoy the overall experience n target professional development opportunities, to further enhance the already good knowledge and teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor and outdoor play areas. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and the assistant throughout the inspection and observed and evaluated learning 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 n The inspector undertook a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. They have refreshed their understanding of safeguarding through training. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of the different types of abuse and know how to report any concerns if they suspect a child is at risk of harm. The childminder ensures her assistant understands and implements her procedures. They regularly reflect on how well activities have supported children's learning and development. Parents make very positive and complimentary comments about how well their children are cared for by the childminder. The childminder has established links with local schools. This contributes towards preparing children for their future move on to formal education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She carefully observes children's learning as they play and this helps her to identify their individual interests and next steps in learning. She uses this knowledge to plan further activities that build on children's skills and to support their overall good progress. The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and people who are special to them. This helps children to learn about their community and the world around them. The childminder motivates children through the resources and experiences she provides and is an active participant in their play. For example, children enjoy searching for insects with her in the garden on their 'bug hunt.' The childminder supports older children in their understanding of the world, such as talking to them about the different bugs and discussing the spider's web they find.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant maintain a well-organised and welcoming environment in which children are happy, settled and keen to explore. Children are well behaved and learn to share, take turns and show care and concern for their friends. The childminder and her assistant promote children's good health. For example, they ensure that children are physically active, with outings to the local parks and activity groups, and she provides healthy snacks. The childminder and her assistant share warm and close relationships with children and meet their physical and emotional needs effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and enthusiastic learners. They are happy, confident and inquisitive. Children explore and investigate the wide range of activities that are easily accessible for them. Children develop good mathematical knowledge. They confidently count, recognise colours and compare sizes. Children are well prepared for their next stages of learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338589 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10064830 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 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Loughton, Milton Keynes. She works with her husband as her assistant. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, term time and in school holidays.

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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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