Childminder in Milton Keynes

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and display high levels of confidence. They are secure and feel safe. Children talk to each other and the childminder with confidence and ask when they want extra help. They are becoming increasingly confident and able to do things for themselves, such as tidying away activities. Children enjoy being physically active, benefitting from trips to parks and playing in the garden. They learn about the importance of rest and recognise when they feel tired. Children enjoy playing with real-life resources in their role play. This stimulates their imagination and their senses. Children learn about different people and use their ideas as they become pretend shopkeepers and hairdressers. The childminder is playful and joins in with children's activities. The childminder has high expectations for what all children can achieve. Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing the skills they need to be ready for their future

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The provision is good

learning and, eventually, for starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a well thought-out range of activities for children's learning. This supports children in revisiting and building on what they already know and can do, moving them forward in their development. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She uses songs, rhymes and stories to help children to hear language and develop a love for books. Children carefully handle books, turning the pages and staring at the pictures intently as they become absorbed in the story. n Activities outside of the home, such as trips to the farm, boost children's learning. The childminder plans each outing carefully to ensure that children gain from the hands-on learning experience. n Children find out about things that stimulate their curiosity. For example, when playing with food resources in the home corner, a child dropped an egg and cracked the shell. This led to the childminder encouraging the child to learn

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need to do better?

about how cooking changes the texture and smell of eggs. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide a broad range of ways for children to continue to follow their fascinations and interests when they are learning new ideas and concepts. n Young children are rapidly learning about themselves and their own feelings and emotions. They show concern and consideration for each other and the childminder encourages them to take turns in games. n During planned small-group activities, the childminder allows some children to dominant the group. This leaves quieter children less able to contribute their ideas. n Children are motivated to learn. They show high levels of concentration for their young age and approach new learning with enthusiasm.

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16 September 2019 n The childminder celebrates children's uniqueness. When children learn to speak different languages at home, the childminder finds ways for them to bring this aspect of their home life into their learning. n Children form close bonds of attachment with the childminder and know the daily routine well. n Children know what is expected from them. The childminder is clear and consistent, supporting children to behave well. n The childminder has successfully addressed weaknesses raised at the previous inspection. She works closely with other childminders to share good practice and exchange ideas. The childminder follows a programme of training to remain alert to any changes that might affect her work with children. She makes ongoing improvements to increase the quality of her provision for children. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She has introduced new ways to gather and share information with them. Parents are positive about these

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changes and say they help them to support children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands about her responsibility in keeping children safe. She attends regular training to refresh her knowledge and skills and is vigilant in supervising children. The childminder knows about the signs and symptoms that children might be at risk of harm and how to report any concerns to her Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures to ensure they are effective.

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should:

n plan small-group activities to enable all children to have equal opportunities to contribute their ideas, answers and views n introduce a greater range of ways for children to explore what fascinates them when they are learning new concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355502 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10094382 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Bletchley. She operates five days a week, from 7.30am to 6.30pm. She has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Throughout the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector read through written feedback left by parents and took account of their views. n A learning discussion was held with the childminder about how she intends to plan for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

16 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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