Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 5 August 2019 Previous inspection date 6 February 2019

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has updated her knowledge of safeguarding and she maintains an accurate record of children's attendance. However, the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning and assessment of children's progress require more time to be embedded in her practice. n At times, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think through their responses to her questions, to help further their communication and language. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children build on their creative and sensory skills.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder shows commitment to raising the quality of the provision to a good level. For example, she attends training courses and seeks advice from other childcare professionals. n The childminder works effectively with parents and develops trusting relationships. This helps her to support the individual care needs of children and their emotional well- being. n Children behave well and learn good manners. They learn to respect their environment and tidy away the resources.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date embed knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning, and the accuracy of assessments of children's learning. 04/10/2019

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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 allow children time to think through their responses to questions and continue to raise the quality of teaching to a good level n plan further activities to help children to develop their creative and sensory skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training to further her understanding of local procedures. She knows what to do when a child makes a disclosure and if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments and helps children to learn about the importance of keeping safe. For example, children learn about road safety and join in emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder shares information with parents and others involved in the children's lives to complement their learning. This includes the progress check at two years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Since the last inspection, the childminder has strengthened her knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning and the assessment of children's progress. These now require time to be consistently embedded in her practice, to help children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder helps children to develop mathematical skills, for example, as they build and construct, count and name colours, and talk about big and small. Children listen and recall familiar stories, which helps to support their developing early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children have close relationships with the childminder and enjoy her playful interactions. They smile in response to her praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their self- esteem. Children follow good hygiene practices and develop appropriate independence, such as washing their hands and feeding themselves. They talk about the importance of eating healthy foods to support their health and well-being. Children are physically active. For instance, they enjoy chasing bubbles and play ball games. On outings to the park and farm, children find out about living things, such as spiders.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain some skills to help their future learning, including moving on to school. They are confident and engage well in the activities that interest them. Children speak clearly and confidently and build on their vocabulary. They play games to help them understand that print carries meaning and learn how to hold a pencil correctly for writing. Children develop social skills as they play with their friends in the childminding and pre-school settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141515 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10098191 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Milton Keynes. She provides care each weekday throughout the year from 7am to 5pm.

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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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