Childminder EY545949

Inspection date 11 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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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 On occasion, the childminder does not minimise risks to children effectively. She does not always ensure that her premises are suitable for childcare. This has an impact upon children's welfare. n The childminder does not have fully effective procedures for recording children's hours of attendance each day. n At times, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to help children develop their emerging writing skills.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She completes regular and precise assessments of what children know and can do. She uses this information well to help her plan for children's future learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder forms positive partnerships with parents. For instance, she seeks information from them to help her establish what children know and can do. She talks to parents about children's next steps and they agree together on what these should be. This helps to ensure a consistent approach for children. n The childminder helps children to develop their independence skills suitably well. Children are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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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 identify, minimise and remove all risks to children on the premises effectively 18/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a record of the precise hours of attendance of all children being cared for on the premises each day. 18/03/2019

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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 maximise opportunities for children to use their knowledge of letters and sounds and help them to develop their emerging writing skills.

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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 both jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons 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 always recognise and minimise potential risks to ensure her home is suitable for childcare. For example, she does not identify and remove hazards outdoors, such as low-hanging washing lines and broken tiles on the ground. However, this does not have a significant impact on children's safety as the childminder usually takes children on outings in the local area for fresh air and exercise. The childminder does not keep the required records of children's hours of attendance. Nevertheless, she has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She can describe the signs and symptoms of abuse. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes some evaluation of the day-to-day aspects of her service. She has a positive attitude to making improvements to help her to meet requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder matches learning opportunities to children's interests well. For example, children enjoy creative activities so the childminder provides a range of resources for them to explore. They investigate the texture, shape and colour of materials in their hands. They mix colours, choose shapes and stick them onto paper to make gifts for others. Children smile with satisfaction as they admire their finished creations. The childminder observes children's learning carefully. She tracks their progress each term. This helps her to identify and target any gaps in children's learning. The childminder builds positive partnerships with other settings that children attend. For instance, she liaises well with teachers from schools children transfer to. She discusses strategies to help her prepare children for school, such as recognising their own name and managing self-care routines. This helps children to adjust well when they start school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weaknesses with regard to risk assessments and some aspects of record-keeping, demonstrate that the childminder does not have fully effective procedures in place to ensure children's welfare. Nevertheless, she makes suitable arrangements to support children when they begin at her setting. For example, she plans flexible transitions for each child. She finds out about children's home routines from parents during settling-in visits. She then follows these. This helps children to settle in well and build positive attachments. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and is a positive role model. She attends training to develop her understanding of how to support children's behaviour. This is having a positive impact on outcomes. For instance, she talks to children in a calm manner, giving clear choices and instructions. Children are well behaved and use good manners. The childminder provides suitable opportunities for

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

children to develop self-care skills, such as using the toilet and washing their own hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning. They are well prepared for their future development. They engage in conversations with others using talk to clarify their thinking as they play dominoes. They handle tools and equipment safely, such as hammers, as they tap shapes onto boards and make pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545949 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10097287 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She operates from 8am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. She has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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