Childminder in Milton Keynes

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They have formed positive relationships with the childminder, who knows them well. Children are confident to approach the childminder and to engage her in their play. They enjoy activities with the childminder. For example, they paint autumn pictures and talk about previous experiences.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, the childminder knows what she wants the children to learn. However, she does not always plan effectively to provide learning opportunities that build on children's learning and skills. For example, activities in the childminder's home are not as good quality as the learning and activities the children experience during outings. Children enjoy a range of outings. For example, walks in the local parks and woodlands. Children particularly enjoy weekly visits to the local library for story time with other childminders and their children. The childminder reports that parents are happy with the activities and outings she provides for their children.

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The provision requires improvement

Children generally behave well. The childminder offers them guidance and support, such as teaching them to share and take turns. Children independently come into the childminder's home and take on and off their shoes as part of the daily routine.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers many learning opportunities for the children to explore and discover the world around them. However, the quality of education is inconsistent. Children's experiences when at the childminder's home are not as well planned as the outings and do not consistently build on children's learning. For example, at times, the activities and resources available do not engage them and fully promote their learning and development. This has an impact on children's overall progress and how well they are prepared for school. n The childminder knows what she wants the children to learn. However, she does not always effectively plan or reflect on her own practice to identify areas for development. She does not access available support and professional development opportunities to enhance the care and teaching practices even further to benefit the children. n The childminder has good relationships with the children. They show good bonds

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with her and enjoy cuddles. Children seek attention from the childminder and show her the toys they like to play with. n Children enjoy some focused activities with the childminder. She helps them build new vocabulary as they talk about the autumn walks. For example, during a painting activity, the childminder reflects on previous experiences of walks and introduces words such as 'autumnal' and 'evergreen'. She helps children to

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13 October 2022 identify the different type of trees, and they talk about the changes they see with the changing seasons. n Parents report they are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder has positive relationships with them and shares feedback each day about what the children have been doing. She shares pictures of activities on a parent app. This keeps parents well informed and ensures that the childminder works closely with them to meet children's needs. n The childminder uses information shared from other professionals to support the physical development of the children, and they make good progress in this area. For example, children develop physical skills, such as jumping, hopping and balancing, when the childminder builds their confidence and models these activities. n Children enjoy art and craft activities. They develop their hand muscles as they use paintbrushes and sponges. However, the childminder over-directs children in

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some craft activities rather than encouraging them to develop their own ideas. This does not fully support children's imaginations and creativity. n The childminder helps children to learn to share and take turns when playing. If a child wants a toy another child has, she explains to them that if they would like the toy, they can ask the other child if they can have it. She then supports them to wait for their turn until the other child has finished playing with it.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues. She can demonstrate her understanding of issues such as county lines and her knowledge of signs and indicators of abuse. She knows the agencies available to seek advice or refer concerns about children's welfare. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or a household member. She has made improvements to risk assessments and ensures medicines are kept securely out of the reach of children.

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Due date

consider the individual needs of children when planning activities, to sufficiently challenge and support their development 30/12/2022

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Due date

13 October 2022 provide children with a broad curriculum to strengthen their prior learning and build upon what they know now and need to learn in the future. 30/12/2022

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should:

n use professional development opportunities and available support more effectively to further improve teaching and the quality of children's experiences n develop further the curriculum for expressive art and design, to provide children with more opportunities to freely express their own imaginations and creativity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494674 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10240005 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 9 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Monkston Park, in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She provides care from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and Christmas. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification. She provides funded early education for children aged two and three years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum with her and what she wants the children to learn. n The childminder and inspector discussed an activity together and whether the learning intentions were met. n The childminder made available some documentation for the inspector to review. n The inspector viewed the areas of the property used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.

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Inspection activities

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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13 October 2022 13 October 2022 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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