Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 26 March 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 has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to use children's interests and choices to promote their learning and development through play. She plans flexible activities that involve all children at their varying ages and stages of development so that they make good progress in their learning. n Children make independent decisions about what they want to do. The childminder facilitates these chosen activities with noticeable tolerance, calmness and patience. For example, she is happy to leave activities set out so that children can return to play later. She readily responds to their requests for water play at the kitchen sink. n The childminder works well with parents and grandparents and provides valuable help and advice on subjects, such as toilet training, weaning and dietary requirements. n Children develop close bonds with the childminder because she gives them time to build their trust and self-confidence. For example, she recognises that some children

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This provision is good

prefer to sit and watch before they choose to join in with activities. n Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise as they have free access to the garden, visit parks and help to walk the childminder's dog. They learn about the life cycle of ducks and care for the childminder's hens and the rabbit. n The childminder does not focus her continuous professional development highly enough on teaching and learning to enable children to make the best possible progress.

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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 focus professional development more precisely on gaining skills and knowledge, to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked around the premises and completed a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder working with children at play, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector sampled documentation and checked evidence of suitability of household members and first-aid certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in Thank You cards and notes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and is alert to changes in the behaviour of children or adults that raise concerns. She knows who to contact and how to report concerns if she is worried about a child. The childminder risk assesses effectively and supervises children closely to keep them safe, making sure that she can see and hear them at all times. She holds a current first-aid certificate so that she can respond appropriately to any accidents or injuries and she follows current Public Health England guidance when dealing with infectious diseases. The childminder is very vigilant about notifying Ofsted so that they can carry out suitability checks on household members. She completes regular observations of children's achievements and checks these against the early years outcomes. The childminder works successfully in partnerships with parents and other professionals, to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

help provide continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes children's learning through popular play activities, such as sand and water play. She observes carefully, questions skilfully and listens perceptively to children during activities, to guide them appropriately and promote their learning. Children are invited to explore a large tray of sand placed on the kitchen floor and they squeal with delight when they find the hidden treasure of dinosaurs, three- dimensional shapes and alphabet letters. Older children recognise the first letter of their name, while younger children explore the sand with their feet or prod and poke it with tools. The childminder extends children's vocabulary as she introduces descriptive words, such as 'gritty', 'damp' and 'growly'. She consolidates colour recognition and counting skills as she asks questions, such as, 'Can you find me two yellow ones?' Children giggle with pleasure when they succeed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and learn good manners. The childminder consistently promotes thought for others, sharing and turn taking. For example, without prompting, an older child finds a younger child's socks and brings them to the childminder. Children learn about healthy eating and the natural world as they help to grow potatoes and carrots. They proudly point out their strawberry plants in hanging baskets. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds them not to flick sand near the eyes of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development relative to their starting points. The childminder knows that children learn best through everyday play. She provides a thoughtful narrative to their exploratory play and continually extends their vocabulary, language and social skills. Children develop high levels of independence. The childminder actively encourages them to do things for themselves, such as putting on their own boots. The childminder teaches children useful skills in readiness for their eventual progress to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547388 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10099719 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 0 - 7 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Loughton, Milton Keynes. She operates weekdays from 8am until 5pm, and Saturday mornings, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays arranged in advance.

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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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