Adom, Nora

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear intentions for children's learning. She understands what they need to learn next to move forward in their development. The childminder plans activities that excite young children. For example, when children are newly walking and still gaining in confidence, she fills a paddling pool full of balls for them to play in. Children spend time climbing in and out, bending down and using their arms for balance as they strengthen their muscles and increase in confidence. There is a wide range of toys and equipment for children to choose from. This helps children to make choices about what they play with and stimulates their interest and curiosity.

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The provision is good

Young children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder is calm and patient and listens to children. Her gentle and kind interactions give young children the chance to express themselves and their wishes. The childminder plays music and young children show their delight as they move their bodies in time to the beat and smile broadly. Young children clap their hands expressing their enjoyment and pride in their achievements. The childminder ensures that children have regular opportunities to meet up with other children. They attend toddler groups where they learn about being sociable as part of a large group. This helps young children to begin to develop the social skills they will need in their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a proactive and enthusiastic attitude towards improvement. She has taken decisive action to address the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection. The childminder has attended English lessons and improved her written and reading skills. She can demonstrate that she can meet children's needs well, including managing food intolerances, exchanging information with parents and promoting children's interest in books and stories. n The childminder works effectively with parents. Time is set aside each day to ensure that they can discuss children's activities and the childminder can talk about ways to support children's learning at home. The childminder works equally well with other professionals. Her close partnership with the local authority, willingness to undertake training and ability to evaluate her work has supported her to significantly improve her practice. However, she does not have

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need to do better?

definite plans for further professional development to sustain and increase ongoing improvements. n The childminder understands how babies develop speech. She mimics sounds children make, repeats words and sings to them. This provides children with opportunities to hear rich language and they quickly start to copy words and can make themselves understood. Young children have excellent language skills for their young age.

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need to do better?

16 December 2019 n The childminder has high expectations for young children. She observes their learning and discusses how well they are progressing in their development. The childminder focuses on young children's personal, social and emotional development. She encourages them to play together considerately and they respond, showing awareness of each other's feelings. Young children pat each other's backs and cuddle each other. The childminder plays with children, encouraging them to share and take turns. This helps children to understand about simple rules. n The childminder plays simple games with young children, such as naming body parts. Children join in, readily pointing to their ears, eyes and nose. This shows they are beginning to understand about themselves and their bodies and can follow simple instructions. n The childminder follows children's home routines for sleeping and eating. She is flexible in her approach, ensuring that children's needs are met. The childminder

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is in tune with children's changing moods, recognising when they become tired and gently rocking them and cuddling them as they start to wind down ready for sleeping. n Children form close relationships with the childminder and show their obvious fondness for her. Young children sit on the childminder's lap, snuggling in as they share stories and enjoy quiet time together. n The childminder teaches children well. She takes every opportunity to support children's learning. When going upstairs, she counts each stair in turn and children copy as they gain an awareness of numbers. However, although children have a vast range of toys to choose from, the childminder does not always consistently expand on children's ideas, so they experience the highest levels of challenge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding about safeguarding and can confidently talk about signs and symptoms that might indicate children are at risk of harm. She is alert to risks to children and especially knowledgeable about cultural pressures and practices that are harmful to children. The childminder knows how to use policies and procedures to guide her work. She understands about keeping up to date with safeguarding training in line with local guidance. The childminder ensures her assistant, who works with children only on rare occasions, maintains a programme of training to remain aware of ways to keep children safe.

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should:

n extend the range of activities and experiences for children to further expand on

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should:

16 December 2019 their interests and challenge them to the highest levels n introduce ambitious professional development plans to build on the recent extensive improvement and continually enhance practice and teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141296 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10116675 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 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Grange Farm. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and one Sunday a month, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Occasionally, the childminder may work with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n A learning walk was undertaken with the childminder to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed children's learning activities and assessed the impact this has on their development. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector talked to the childminder and children at suitable times. The inspector read through questionnaires completed by parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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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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