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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They have a very close relationship with her. The childminder encourages children to appreciate books and stories, for example when they listen to her read 'The Tiger who came to Tea'. Older children are confident talkers who excitedly discuss the story. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to build good levels of self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder interacts positively with them. Children listen and respond attentively when she speaks to them. The childminder treats them with kindness and consideration and, as a result, they think of others. For example, children share jugs as they carefully channel water down pipes.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans interesting activities which encourage children to learn. Children show high levels of concentration as they play. For example, as they follow a recipe in the mud kitchen, they carefully collect and add ingredients. Children make their own free choices, for example when they happily play with shaving foam, or try to play a xylophone. The childminder provides a wealth of praise and encouragement. This supports children's emotional well-being very effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to address the recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, she now ensures that her planning for children's next steps in learning is sharply focused, to help them achieve at an even higher level. The childminder builds effectively on what children already know and can do. She can talk about their progress and learning with confidence. n Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's learning. They value the childminder's calm approach and ability to help their children learn new skills. Parents appreciate the childminder's flexibility and that she takes their children on exciting outings. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their child's learning and progress, for example through online and daily communications. She shares the activities that children enjoy with parents, along with the next steps in their learning. n The childminder provides a variety of activities for children to develop their

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need to do better?

literacy skills. Children freely choose from a range of accessible books and show an interest in stories. However, the childminder does not fully consider how to promote early mark making and more advanced writing skills during children's play. n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to working in partnership with

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need to do better?

9 June 2023 other professionals. For instance, she communicates with staff at other settings children attend to ensure continuity in learning. n Children have opportunities to meet with other children of a similar age and develop their social skills. For example, the childminder regularly visits local playgroups, which helps children to develop an understanding and respect for those who are different from themselves. They have opportunities to learn about the natural world when they visit local woodlands and a wildlife park, which promotes their understanding across all areas of learning. n Children develop their independence skills well. For example, older children wash their hands and help the childminder to clear up after activities. They demonstrate kindness to each other. For example, older children play with younger children amicably and help them when needed. Children persevere with challenges. For example, younger children carefully transfer water to containers.

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need to do better?

The childminder encourages them to stick with the task, and offers suggestions to help them accomplish it independently. Children show immense satisfaction when they succeed.The childminder provides good support for children's learning during activities and routines. n The childminder has used professional development opportunities to make improvements to the quality of education, for example in relation to speech and language. Children excitedly express their thoughts and ideas to the childminder. She engages children in meaningful conversations to extend their communication skills. For example, children talk about what they do at home and recall recent visits to the zoo. The childminder values what the children have to say and gives enough time for them to think and respond to questions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role in keeping children safe. The childminder maintains a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she need to respond to concerns about the welfare of a child. She has a broad understanding of safeguarding concerns, including the potential risk to children with regard to radicalisation and extremism. The childminder carries out regular checks to the premises and equipment, making sure children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n access professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching and strengthen the support for children's early mark-making and writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454963 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10249594 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, for most of the year. She accepts funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together around the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n A range of documentation was looked at, including safeguarding policies, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, 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

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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Inspection activities

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