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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant create a very warm and inviting environment. Children move around the childminder's home, making choices about what to do. They show they thoroughly enjoy the company of the childminder, her assistant and each other. It is clearly evident that the childminder successfully makes all children feel safe, secure and very welcome. The childminder is clear and consistent in the messages she gives to children about acceptable behaviour. Children behave well for their age. They are polite and considerate. They happily cooperate with routines and help with tasks, such as tidying away toys. They receive lots of praise for doing so, which further helps them understand the benefits of helping others and caring for their environment.

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The provision is good

The childminder wants all children to achieve well. She understands that communication and social skills underpin a lot of other learning too. As a result, she has a strong and successful focus on these aspects of development. Children grow into confident communicators, who can hold meaningful conversations with each other and express their views and opinions. Children learn to manage their own personal care needs and to do things for themselves. They learn to enjoy playing and learning alongside other children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children very well. She accurately identifies what children already know and can do. She uses this information well to plan learning experiences that provide children with good opportunities to consolidate and build on their existing skills and knowledge. n The childminder organises the day so that children have an effective mix of adult-led learning and opportunities to learn through their self-chosen play. For example, children take part in structured story times, where they learn to listen and focus as well as they develop an understanding of how stories are structured. Children then have opportunities to re-enact stories in their own play, practising what they have learned. n The childminder makes regular assessments about children's progress. However, she does not always check back on what children can remember from previous teaching during activities. This means she is not building the fullest picture of

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what each child has learned and remembered long-term. n Children are developing good attitudes to learning, under the guidance and encouragement of the childminder and her assistant. Children listen to the clear instructions and then focus well to complete tasks. Children listen as the childminder sets mathematical and sorting challenges for them. They then keep trying until they complete the challenge set. Other children gain satisfaction from completing puzzles, knowing they will receive plenty of praise for doing so.

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14 July 2023 n The childminder prepares children very well for big changes, such as starting school. She ensures that children have a secure range of skills in readiness. She also understands it is equally as important to ensure that children understand what school will be like, so they are not anxious about this move. The childminder shows children video clips of 'school life', she reads stories and uses mealtimes to talk to children about upcoming visits to school. As a result, children talk confidently and excitedly about this upcoming next step in their education. n The childminder plans and delivers an effective curriculum for children's physical development. This helps children develop control, stamina and movement. It also helps children gain a positive view of following an active lifestyle. Children enjoy regular, well-planned trips to parks to use different equipment. They enjoy the challenges the childminder sets to move different parts of their bodies and

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hold funny positions. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are very effective. Where other professionals are involved in children's care, the childminder works collaboratively with them to support children's progress and close gaps in learning. Parents appreciate the support and guidance they receive as children navigate developmental milestones. n The childminder and her assistant work well together. The childminder has supported the assistant well to develop a good grounding in his roles and responsibilities. However, she has not yet planned a thorough programme of professional development, to build further on his understanding of how to precisely focus his interactions with children on extending their knowledge and understanding.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. She organises training for herself and her assistant. Both have a secure understanding of the signs of abuse and know how to respond promptly to any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder knows how to report any concerns, including any concerns about her own conduct or that of her assistant. Children are suitably supervised at all times. The childminder ensures that her home is a safe, secure and suitable space for the care of children.

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should:

n sharpen how learning from activities is assessed and identified n focus assistant's professional development on enhancing his understanding of how children learn and how to deliver an effective curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404234 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10301610 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 16 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Milton Keynes. The childminder's partner regularly works as her assistant. The provision is open all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder offers funded education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke with the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the assistant and children and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views and the inspector took account of these. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 July 2023 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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14 July 2023 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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