Childminder in Milton Keynes

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a loving nature. Her assistant, who receives first- rate coaching, warmly and enthusiastically interacts with children. Children blossom and develop high levels of confidence and emotional well-being. They develop excellent independence. For instance, they happily help to set and clear the table, make their sandwiches, peel satsumas and chop up bananas and strawberries. Children eagerly show the mirror they have made to support the toothbrushing routine. The childminder uses visual aids, such as a light timer and sand timer when children wash their hands, to support younger children who are learning early care practices and essential social skills, such as taking turns.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates first-class teaching and expertly plans expansive educational programmes. Consequently, children excel in their learning and are superbly prepared for school. The childminder tailors the curriculum meticulously to each child's uniqueness, interests and how children, such as boys and toddlers, learn. Children's behaviour is excellent, especially given their young age. Three- year-old children delight in helping with tasks such as recycling.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show excellent focus and are highly motivated. For example, three-year- old children concentrate intently while completing complex puzzles and are excited to feed the childminder's chickens. They learn amazing facts as the childminder's assistant explains why chickens lay fewer eggs in winter. Two-year-old children curiously explore sound while using home-crafted resources, such as dangling metal pots and pans and music pipes. Toddlers investigate an array of exciting tactile media that ignites their natural curiosity as learners.

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n The childminder assesses and plans for children's future care and learning needs meticulously with parents. She shares activity plans and summaries of children's progress alongside other extensive information. Parents take part in many initiatives such as the reasons to recycle and upcycle and celebrate special events, such as their children's graduation. n Parents share their children's interests and achievements, which the childminder displays on a 'wow' board. They take home activity packs and resources, such as library books and story bags, to optimise children's development. n The learning environment is vibrant and abundantly resourced. There are many real-life items, including those of historical interest such as a rotary dial telephone and typewriter. This leads to children being engrossed in their play and learning a wealth of impressive knowledge, such as the evolution of communication systems.

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n The childminder captures children's experiences such as an exciting train trip

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16 January 2024 and visits from a doctor and police officer through photo booklets and displays. This helps children to remember and talk about their learning. n The childminder works extremely closely with parents to settle children in and help them develop a strong identity and sense of belonging. For example, she sequences children's daily routines at home and in the setting using photos and displays photos of children's families in the role-play house. n Children develop great imaginations and play harmoniously. For example, three- year-old children lead their role play in a pretend shop. They weigh out carrots, use the electronic till and count out tins of food. n The childminder expertly promotes children's communication skills. She provides a continuous narrative and spontaneously sings songs. Three-year-old children use impressive words such as 'dehydration' and 'hibernation', and the childminder builds her excellent practice around specific language programmes

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and training. n Children love stories and the childminder plans linked activities, such as children helping to make a 'hibernation hotel'. The childminder methodically organises books to increase boys' access for instance. She uses an inspiring range of fiction and non-fiction to support children's learning across the curriculum. n Children learn about difference through expansive activities, resources and positive images. For example, the childminder creates unique interactive displays celebrating multicultural events, such as Diwali. Children learn words in Punjabi, dance to multi-cultural music and cook multi-cultural cuisine. n Children have excellent opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they harvest and prepare food from the garden, care for injured animals and make bird boxes and bird feeders. n Children develop excellent muscle development and coordination. Toddlers post

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balls down tubes and place metal curtain rings on the kitchen roll holder. Two- year-old children fill plant pots and metal utensils with mud. Three-year-old children negotiate the climbing wall and balance on planks. They also go bowling. n The childminder completes limitless continued professional development, including gaining a gold award in supporting healthy foundations for children. The knowledge and skills she has gained are reflected to the highest level. The childminder shares what she has learned with parents to inspire them to support their children's learning and help them reach their full potential.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495830 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10305041 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 6 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Rawmarsh area of Rotherham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She has her husband registered as her assistant for back-up care only. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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 observed the suitability and safety of the home and garden. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She held discussions with the childminder to understand how she organises the early years setting and implements her curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder's assistant. She viewed written feedback from parents, including their responses from questionnaires. n The childminder shared a variety of relevant documents, including training certificates and children's records of learning.. She also shared evidence of her

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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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