Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 10 July 2019 Previous inspection date 26 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 is experienced and motivated. She is committed to continual improvement and strives to be the best she can. She has addressed the actions and recommendation from her last inspection, which has a positive impact on outcomes for children. n The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that all children are making good progress. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next, and to incorporate opportunities to support their development in their chosen play. n Children learn to behave well. The childminder clearly communicates behavioural expectations to children. She uses consistent praise and encouragement to help increase their confidence and motivation to learn. n Children are happy and settled and have formed close emotional attachments with the childminder. n The childminder provides children with a good variety of toys and resources that are organised well. This helps children make independent choices and decisions as they

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This provision is good

play. n On occasion, the childminder is too enthusiastic in providing answers to questions before giving children the opportunity to think and respond for themselves. n The childminder has not considered how she can share relevant information with local nursery schools that children attend, to complement their learning.

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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 increase opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills and allow them time to put their thoughts into words when responding to questions n strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to establish a complementary approach to support their ongoing development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation used to support the childminder's practice. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder assesses risks in the environment as well as during regular outings in the community. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she ensures that children understand why they should not run with wet shoes on the decking area. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her provision regularly and continually makes positive changes and enhancements. She has plans in place to help her raise the quality of her setting further. For example, she has plans to develop her already good outdoor play area. Parents comment positively about the quality of service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts enthusiastically with children. She engages in conversations constantly and offers a commentary during their play to develop their communication and understanding of the spoken word. The childminder makes accurate observations to assess children's skills and gains a clear understanding of their individual interests. She plans good opportunities for children to learn. For example, as they enjoy being creative they happily make marks with the paint and thread pasta to make various animals. The childminder helps extend children's learning well, including by encouraging them to recognise colours and learn new words. She organises her environment to enable children to access equipment and toys freely for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's independence well. For example, they learn to wash their hands and dress themselves for outdoor play. Children successfully carry out small tasks and increase their sense of responsibility and achievement. For example, they help prepare their snack and set the table. The childminder sensitively meets the care needs of younger children. Children benefit from regular opportunities to be outdoors. For instance, they visit local playgroups, forest school sessions and parks to help develop their physical and social skills further. Children show increasing confidence. They happily choose toys and play activities, according to their interests.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills and play cooperatively with one another. They learn to share and be kind to each other. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They eagerly engage in activities and show determination to succeed. Children use their imagination in various role-play scenarios. For example, they use soil and water to make mud cakes. All children make good progress and are working at typical levels of development for their age. They gain important skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438775 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10080815 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She offers care Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, and operates her service for most of the year. The childminder accepts funding for the free education of two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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