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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm welcome as children arrive. She talks to them about their morning and how they are feeling. Children are confident and show high self-esteem as they settle into play.

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The provision is good

The childminder joins the children's play and offers a narrative of what the children are doing. This helps children to build on their language and communication skills. The childminder gathers information about children's primary language. She learns key words from the parents to help children feel comfortable and develop their skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's learning. She provides a well- planned and sequenced curriculum that supports all children's progress. Through observation and assessment, she identifies any gaps in learning or possible special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) of the children. She works with parents and agencies to ensure all children have access to early education that meets their needs and interests.

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The provision is good

Children build positive relationships with adults and children. They are polite and respectful. They listen to and respond to instructions and requests from the childminder. The childminder models positive behaviour to the children. She speaks kindly and calmly with them. This encourages the children to be kind when playing with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans an effective curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. She finds out about starting points and uses this information to inform her planning. The childminder provides activities based on children's interests to support their next steps. For example, children enjoy playing with cars. The childminder builds on children's language skills by offering descriptive language. Children engage and repeat words back and build simple sentences to describe their play. n The childminder has the same ambitions for all children. For children with particular needs, such as those with SEND, the childminder provides visual cues and guidance. This helps children to feel included and to engage in activities with their peers. n Children learn to manage and take risks as they explore large apparatus in the garden. Children learn to climb the stairs of the slide. They sit on their bottom

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need to do better?

feet first so that they do not fall or hurt themselves. The childminder is close by to offer support and guidance as children learn to manage their body and movements themselves.

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need to do better?

7 November 2023 n The childminder sets clear expectations of behaviour and models these through teaching the children the tidy-up song. Children join in with the song and are careful to put the toys away in the right places. The childminder offers praise and is polite when talking to the children. In turn, children are polite and respectful of each other and the adults that care for them. They care for and look after the environment they play in. n The childminder plans activities that promote curiosity, concentration and enjoyment. Children explore and focus in their play. For example, they enjoy the texture of sand, making shapes in their hands. Children are developing their resilience to setbacks. When the sand shape falls down, they try again and show pride in their achievements. n The childminder's effective care practices promote children's confidence and independence. The childminder encourages children to be independent in

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meeting their personal needs. However, at times, she completes simple tasks that children could learn to do for themselves. For example, she wipes their noses for them when they can do it for themselves. n A well-established key-person system helps children form secure attachments and promotes their well-being. The childminder builds positive relationships with the children and their families. This helps the children to feel secure and settled. Children are confident and comfortable to explore and play at the childminder's home. n The childminder engages well with children, their parents and others in their community. This includes schools and other local services. She works together with services to support and provide care and education for all. She shares information so that other services can support children's learning. n The childminder and co-minders regularly review practice and areas of learning

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need to do better?

to support their own professional development. They access online learning and liaise with the local authority for updates and changes within the area. This supports them to maintain and improve their own skills and knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder shows her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters. She knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder ensures she supports parents and works sensitively to build a supportive environment that enables families to feel safe to access early help. She knows how to report concerns and ensures she keeps records of any concerns to monitor the well-being and safety of children. Daily risk assessments are carried out to ensure the premises and equipment are safe, secure and fit for purpose.

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should:

7 November 2023 n provide further support for children to become more independent in meeting their own personal hygiene needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2644458 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10260106 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 3 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in August 2021. She works with two co-childminders. The premises are based in Milton Keynes. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm.

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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 childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

7 November 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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Inspection activities

7 November 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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