Childminder EY408848

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has the highest expectations of each child's achievements. Children are inspired to learn through the rich and imaginative experiences that reflect their different interests exceptionally well. The childminder promotes children's self-confidence, imagination and curiosity. She plans meaningful activities and children become excited and engrossed in their play. For example, children pack suitcases for Teddy and Dolly, making sure that they have suitable clothes for hot and cold climates. The childminder supports and extends their learning as they enthusiastically decide to go to the airport and board an aeroplane to their destination. The childminder builds wonderfully on what children already know and can do.

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit from a vast array of exciting outdoor learning experiences to develop their knowledge and understanding about the world and experience communities beyond their own. For instance, children visit the local library, cafés, community groups and the forest school. Children are incredibly confident and happy. The childminder is exceptionally warm, caring and sensitive to children's individual needs. Children develop extremely close attachments with her and show that they feel safe and valued. The childminder creates a very child-centred and stimulating environment. Children have fun as they learn. They can choose from a fantastic range of high-quality, stimulating resources inside and outside.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly committed and passionate in maintaining her excellent practice. She reviews and reflects on how the training she completes impacts on her practice. For example, a recent music course has had a positive impact on children's speech and language. She meets with other childminders to share ideas and to enhance her knowledge even further. n Children have outstanding opportunities to respect and understand other people's similarities and differences outside of their own communities and religious beliefs. They learn about an extensive range of festivals and the traditions of other countries. For instance, they visit the nearby Sikh temple and learn to play African drums. n The childminder strongly promotes the development of great social skills in children who learn to understand how others are feeling. She acts as a brilliant role model ensuring she promotes turn taking and sharing in her interactions

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with children. As a result, children listen and respond attentively when she speaks to them. The childminder supports children very effectively to develop friendships and to learn how to play with others. For instance, children thoughtfully let younger children join in their play. n The childminder inspires children's enjoyment of books. Children become

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11 February 2020 engrossed as they listen to their favourite stories. They eagerly point to the characters and refer to books using the descriptive language they have heard. For example, they enthusiastically recall that the character 'has a wart on the end of his nose'. n The childminder actively promotes children's good health. She is vigilant about meeting their individual dietary requirements. The childminder's excellent care practices promote children's health and physical development very effectively. Children wash their hands before they eat and have an excellent awareness of why they need to do this. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden or at the park. n Parents are actively encouraged to be involved in their children's learning. They are very happy to share their views of the childminder's provision. Parents written comments are exceedingly complimentary about the quality of care and

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learning. They value the childminder's extremely calm approach and ability to help their children learn new skills. The childminder works exceptionally well with parents. She offers them extensive feedback about their children's progress. The childminder regularly shares training ideas with parents, such as how to keep children safe online. n The childminder exploits every opportunity to encourage children to communicate. She asks children interesting questions which extends their learning. For example, she asks many questions that motivate children's interest as they make 'Gruffalo crumble' and search for objects hidden in the oats. The childminder uses ongoing commentary as children play and offers them a wealth of opportunities to develop their early communication and language skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse. She knows how to act swiftly and appropriately should she have any concerns regarding a child in her care. The childminder is very confident about protecting children from all forms of abuse, including online dangers and extremism. She carefully considers the planning of activities to ensure safety of all children. She risk assesses activities, including those outdoors or off site, and takes effective action to minimise hazards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408848 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10136603 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Leadenhall, Milton Keynes. She operates her service all year round from 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She accepts funding for early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n A range of documentation was sampled, including safeguarding policies, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n A joint observation of an activity was evaluated by the childminder with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to and interacted with the children. The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

11 February 2020 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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11 February 2020 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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