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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children develop secure bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They benefit from consistent routines at their arrival and during the day to help them feel safe. Children happily explore their environment with their key person. They are eager to take part in a range of stimulating activities that meet their interests. For example, children learn to look after chickens at the allotment. They learn where eggs come from and take these home to prepare and eat with their families.

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The provision is good

Children have positive attitudes and good behaviour. They quickly become absorbed in their activities and they listen and respond well. For instance, children learn about how to look after their teeth. They learn about how to put paste on the toothbrush and how to brush the front, back and sides of teeth to remove decay. Children enjoy songs and stories before their sleep time. They excitedly make sounds with musical instruments.

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The provision is good

Overall, children develop a good range of skills in relation to their age. For instance, they develop their hand muscles by playing with dough. Children begin to learn how to hold a pencil and identify colours in the marks that they make.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant promote the development of children's language well. For example, they are positive role models in their conversations with children. Children begin to repeat new words, such as 'bubble' and 'pop', as they watch bubbles float up into the sky. n The childminder recognises when children have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, for example in relation to their personal and social skills. Children new to the setting benefit from tailored settling-in sessions. Once they have developed bonds with the childminder and are comfortable in their environment, the childminder follows a well-planned approach to help them become familiar with new places. Parents report that this has helped their children to get used to meeting new people and to enjoy outings. n The childminder and her assistant know their key children well and know what they need to learn next. They focus on children's engagement and enjoyment of

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activities they plan. This means that on occasion, during their interactions with children, they do not precisely focus on challenging them further to develop new knowledge and skills. n The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for children's behaviour and encourage them to use good manners at all times. Children respond well and use 'please' and 'thank you' during their interactions with each other. They are used to the daily routines that the childminder has established and they follow instructions well during group times, such as mealtimes.

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27 January 2022 n The childminder and her assistant promote healthy eating well. They talk to children about where their food comes from during their meal. For example, children learn that cheese comes from milk and that milk comes from a cow. The childminder provides parents with guidance about healthy lunch boxes. This helps to ensure children enjoy a variety of food each day. n The childminder develops positive relationships with other settings that children attend. For example, she shares information about children's learning with a local childminder who shares care with them. This helps to promote a consistent approach for children The childminder actively arranges opportunities for children to go on joint outings with their other childminder. This has helped them to become more familiar with their carers during the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder has a good understanding of where she can get support and

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advice to help children with additional needs. For instance, she works with professionals, such as the speech and language therapist, to establish a joint approach for children. The childminder makes suggestions to parents of activities they can then complete with their children to support this. Parents report that this has helped their children to make good progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she and her assistant have up-to-date safeguarding knowledge. For example, they complete regular training. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of local safeguarding partnership procedures. They also know what to do if they were to ever have concerns about each other's practice. They can recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse, including extreme views and behaviours. The childminder makes adaptations to her environment to ensure that it is safe for children, including the outdoor area.

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should:

n focus curriculum planning and delivery more precisely on the knowledge and skills children need to learn and help to challenge them further in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371557 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10216182 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 7 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes. She offers childcare Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has three registered assistants. She regularly works with one of these. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant, parents and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed their findings. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the intentions for the curriculum and how it is delivered. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and household members.

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Inspection activities

27 January 2022 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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