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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are very relaxed in the home-from-home environment. They are happily absorbed in their play and learning. Children develop good levels of emotional well- being through close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are highly interested in the activities and show a good level of concentration. For example, during an 'under the sea' activity, children engaged in inquisitive conversations and learned new words. Children have fun exploring different media, such as spaghetti, and they build on their mathematical understanding when they make patterns with it. Children show a keen interest in early literacy. They are good listeners, and they respond with enthusiasm as they fill in the words to a story. Children practise holding pencils correctly to make marks on paper.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and know what is expected of them. The childminder helps them to consider the needs and feelings of others, share and take turns. The childminder talks gently to children to explain why some behaviour is unacceptable, and this helps them to understand right from wrong. Children respond positively to consistent praise and encouragement, which boosts their confidence and self- esteem. Children are imaginative and proud of their achievements. For example, they confidently recall recent events, such as trips and holidays.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has sensitively changed the daily routine during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, children happily and confidently leave their parents at the door on arrival and settle easily into activities of their choosing. n The childminder knows the children very well and this helps her to plan a worthwhile curriculum for their individual learning. She observes and monitors children's progress accurately, identifies any gaps and plans well for children's next steps in learning. All children develop the knowledge and skills needed to help prepare them well for their future learning. n In the main, the childminder successfully supports children's good communication and language. She clearly models language and introduces a wide range of vocabulary. The childminder asks a good range of questions to challenge children's thoughts. However, she does not consistently give them enough time to think and then respond for themselves.

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n Children gain knowledge and understanding about the world they live in. They find out how things work when they use pipettes and a pump during water play. This also helps to strengthen the muscles in their hands. The childminder encourages children to talk about themselves and their families. They begin to understand what makes them unique and observe similarities and differences in people. n The childminder plans activities to encourage children to make good progress in

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29 November 2021 their physical development. For example, children kick, throw and catch balls, steer ride-on toys, and climb and balance on apparatus at the park. n The childminder and her assistant help children to build on their good understanding of mathematical concepts. They learn to identify colours and shapes, understand numbers one to ten, and explore measurement. n Children learn about the importance of good hygiene routines, such cleaning teeth and washing hands. She educates the children about eating healthy foods and children enjoy tasting different fruits, such as guava and passion fruit. n Partnerships with parents are good, overall. Comments from parents indicate that they are very pleased with the childminding service they receive. The childminder offers advice and support about children's care needs as well as their general development. However, she does not consistently share specific

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ideas with parents, to further extend children's individual next steps for learning at home. n The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She reflects on the quality of her provision and considers the views of parents and children when planning for improvement. The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge and understanding. For example, she is currently completing a level 3 childcare qualification. n The childminder monitors the work of her assistant. They are motivated to attend various training and they bring back ideas to benefit the children. For example, they have introduced more natural materials to children, such as pine cones to make marks in dough.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand their responsibilities to safeguard children and protect their welfare. They keep up to date with changes in local procedures and know how to respond to concerns in a timely and appropriate way. The childminder and her assistant have completed training in child protection, and they are aware of wider safeguarding issues. For instance, the importance of identifying and supporting children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder completes risk assessments, to help keep children safe and secure. For example, children practise the emergency evacuation procedure and learn about road safety.

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should:

n allow children more time to think about their responses and ideas, to help increase and challenge their learning even more n enhance the good partnerships with parents, to further support, complement

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should:

29 November 2021 and extend the children's interests and learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451035 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10136736 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Milton Keynes. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector talked to the childminder, assistant and children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n The inspector read through written feedback left by parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

29 November 2021 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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29 November 2021 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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