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 benefit from consistently positive interactions with the childminder. This helps them to develop positive attitudes and good behaviour. For instance, the childminder reinforces her high expectations for children's behaviour. She teaches children how to manage their feelings effectively. Children begin to solve problems with their friends. They wait their turn and ask when they want to play with particular toys. Children demonstrate kind behaviour. They congratulate each other on their achievements. For example, one child turns to another and says, 'Ta-da! You did it!' when they succeed in creating snowflake shapes with the hole punch.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in the childminder's care. The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment. For instance, children snuggle up to her and enjoy listening to stories. They learn new words, such as 'soft' and 'fluffy' as they describe animals in the book. This helps children to develop an early interest in reading.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a range of exciting opportunities to meet children's unique learning needs. Children demonstrate their enjoyment of these, such as when they become absorbed in sensory play. They watch intently as the childminder shows them how to use tools, such as scoops, to fill up different-sized pots with rice. Children develop strong physical skills as they practise scooping, filling and emptying pots.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a positive attitude to improvement. Since the last inspection, she has reflected on her practice well. This is helping her to ensure that she meets statutory requirements. The childminder is keen to improve her subject knowledge and skills. She demonstrates this by networking with others and reading books to enhance her own understanding of children's behaviour. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the unique needs of each child in her setting. She organises her provision well to support the next steps in their learning. For example, she focuses on developing children's physical skills. She provides a variety of opportunities for children to develop their hand muscles. Children enjoy using scissors during creative activities. The childminder shows them how to hold scissors, where to place their fingers and how to operate them. Children show great concentration as they practise snipping leaves and

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need to do better?

strips of paper. Children use other tools, such as glue spreaders, confidently. The childminder shows children how to use the spreader to get a suitable amount of glue. Children watch closely and then follow her instructions. They spread glue with control, back and forth on their paper, and stick materials on top to make a snowman.

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need to do better?

28 November 2019 n Children benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities, which help to enhance their curriculum. For instance, they find out about the world around them. They enjoy walks around their local area and delight in jumping in muddy puddles. They learn about birds, making bird feeders and observing birds as they fly down to eat seeds. Children talk enthusiastically to visitors about the types of birds that visit. n The childminder is an extremely positive role model. She consistently reinforces rules and boundaries, such as by explaining to children how they can make the right choice. Children develop a strong understanding of expectations and they listen and respond well. The childminder skilfully provides just the right amount of reassurance, where needed, to help children manage their feelings and emotions. n The childminder promotes positive partnerships with parents. For instance, she

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need to do better?

provides guidance to help them understand how they can promote positive behaviour at home. This helps to promote a consistent approach for children. She talks to parents about activities their children enjoy and gives suggestions of how they can build on their children's interests. This is demonstrated when children enjoy exploring play dough. The childminder shares the play-dough recipe with parents and children then enjoy making it at home. n The childminder helps children to prepare for the next stages in their learning. For instance, in readiness for school she teaches them how to put their coat and shoes on. However, on occasion she does not consistently promote opportunities for children to manage their personal needs, such as during routine times of day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She undertakes training to help to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. The childminder has a strong understanding of the signs and symptoms which may indicate that children are at risk of harm. This includes radical and extreme views. She is aware of the local reporting procedures to follow should she have a concern about children's welfare or in the event of an allegation. The childminder has a good awareness of steps that she can take to teach children to be safe online.

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should:

n promote opportunities consistently for children to independently manage their personal needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447212 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10103023 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Wolverton, Milton Keynes. She offers childcare each weekday between 7.30am and 6pm, all year round. She accepts funding for the provision of free education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of the parts of her home that children use. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed their findings. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability. She looked at evidence regarding the suitability of persons living in the household. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to parents and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

28 November 2019 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

28 November 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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