Childminder in Milton Keynes

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 provides a rich and diverse curriculum of learning for children that stimulates their desire to discover and take part. He pays meticulous attention to ensuring that each activity on offer is vibrant and enticing, along with being accessible for children's different age and stage of development. Highly successful teaching encourages children to watch, copy and learn as they build on their knowledge and abilities. The childminder and his assistant follow children's interests, while retaining a clear focus on the intentions for their learning. Consequently, children are extremely engaged and demonstrate impressive skills. For example, when exploring mathematics, children look at photographs of shape and pattern in nature. They line up small coloured jewels along the edge, recognising the number of lines and forms to make correct assessments of the name of each shape. This shows exceptional awareness for their young age.

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in the childminder's care. They settle quickly and rapidly gain in confidence. Children develop strong attachments to the childminder and his assistant and co-childminder. Children's behaviour is impeccable. They show the utmost courtesy and respect for each other. Children not only develop solid foundations for their lifelong learning, but demonstrate they are emerging into well-rounded, thoughtful members of society.

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n Vibrant activities stimulate children's senses and support their physical skills. Children closely examine different types of beans and crush them together with spices using a pestle and mortar. This releases an array of different aromas that children smell with interest. This exciting activity encourages children to talk about their experiences and use their developing skills and strength to make fragrant powders. n Children who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress because of the excellent teaching that they receive. The childminder and his assistant learn to sing songs in children's home language. They use electronic devices to learn more words and take care to value children's home experiences. Furthermore, all children learn words in the different languages, helping to create a welcoming and accepting environment. Children appreciate the similarities and differences between themselves in others in highly effective and

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meaningful ways. n Traditional games, such as 'What's the time Mr Wolf?', promote children's communication, language and counting skills. This encourages them to build suspense and anticipation. Children express sheer joy as they are chased around the garden before being 'caught' by the childminder and his assistant. n The childminder and his assistant know children very well. They observe

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28 February 2020 children's learning, making highly accurate assessments of the rapid progress that children make. n The childminder and his co-childminder expose children to a wealth of experiences that help them to learn about the local area where they live. The whole community became involved in collecting empty plastic milk bottles to make a giant igloo for children to play inside. The childminder and his co- childminder expanded on children's learning by encouraging them to understand about plastic waste and recycling. This captured children's imagination and ignited their passion for learning about the environment. n The childminder, his co-childminder and assistants expertly teach children about emotions and how to respect each other. As a result, children are highly courteous and polite. They play together extremely well and learn the importance of being kind, compassionate people who consider the feelings of

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others. n The childminder is ambitious and strives for excellence. He challenges himself to learn more and continually develops his professional knowledge and skills. Through undertaking an extensive range of courses and training, he remains motivated and enthused. This is evident in his extensive awareness of how children learn and how to supervise and motivate his assistant, whose teaching is excellent. n Relationships with parents are highly effective. The childminder holds parents' evenings where he discusses children's progress and welcomes parents' feedback. Parents regularly read their children's learning journals to learn how to support their progress at home. Children take home learning packs at the weekend to give parents further support in continuing their children's love of learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an extensive awareness of safeguarding. He knows about specific local issues, which enables him to be alert to any indicators that children might be at risk of harm. Safeguarding is placed at the heart of the setting. The childminder, his co-childminder and assistant all carry out extensive training to be aware of their roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. They are very well informed about the local safeguarding partners and any changes that affect their work with children. The childminder carries out safe recruitment for assistants, taking references and making checks to confirm their ongoing suitability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141679 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10136275 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 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Two Mile Ash. He works alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and an assistant. The childminder operates five days a week from 6.30am to 6pm, all year round. He provides funded early years education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n During a learning walk, the inspector discussed the curriculum and completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector talked to the childminder, his assistant, his co-childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n Evidence of the suitability of the assistants was checked, along with required documentation, such as evidence of first-aid training. n The inspector read through written feedback left by parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 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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