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

Children are safe and secure at the childminder's home. They show confidence and enjoy sharing with others what they like to do. The childminder provides a warm and caring environment where children flourish. They enjoy cuddles and affection from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children are developing their language skills and talk about the books they like to read and share. They have favourite books and the childminder ensures these are available each day for the children to look through and explore. The childminder uses this interest to help children develop a love of reading. She reads through the chosen book and children point to and talk about what they see in the pictures. The childminder links this conversation to future activities, such as visiting the farm.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses on supporting children's social and emotional skills as well as their communication and language. She models positive behaviour such as turn taking. to help support children's good behaviour. Children play alongside each other well. They show kindness to each other and share their toys.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the world around them when the childminder takes them on frequent walks and visits to nearby parks and attractions. She teaches them about people in the community and who helps them. Children enjoy a variety of activities and experiences that build on what they know and can do.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with a co-childminder. Together, they have developed a curriculum that is ambitious and designed to build on what children already know and can do. They plan activities based on children's interests and previous experiences, such as farm play. Children explore a range of animals playing in the farm and talk about their plans to visit one and the other animals they might see. n The childminder speaks clearly to the children and offers an ongoing conversation. She models and presents a lot of information to support children in learning language and developing communication skills. However, at times children do not have time to process, develop and share their own ideas and thoughts before the childminder provides new information. This does not fully support children to use and master their communication and language skills. n Children benefit from a well thought out and engaging environment, where

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need to do better?

children have the space and many resources to choose from and focus on their play. The childminder plans well to build on children prior learning and offer new experiences to build on children's skills and development. For example, children

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need to do better?

13 June 2024 enjoy reading and sharing books. The childminder plans activities to revisit favourite stories and talk about what happens next. n The childminder focuses on improving her own skills and knowledge with her co- childminder. They access training online to keep up to date with changes to legislation and learn new skills. They use new learning to improve their practice and provide exciting and engaging activities for the children. n The childminder uses observation and assessment well. Through this she can monitor children progress and effectively plan their next steps. She shares this information with parents. For example, she has daily conversations with them about their child's day and provides information about how parents can help their children's progress at home. n Children behave well. The childminder sets clear expectation and models the behaviour she expects from the children. She is kind and thoughtful in her

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interactions. She provides support and guidance for children as they learn to take turns and share resources. Children learn to manage their own feelings and understand that their actions impact others. n Relationships between parents and the childminder are positive and respectful. The childminder creates an environment where parents are confident to share information about their family and children. This helps the childminder provide the care children need to feel safe and secure. n The childminder builds positive relationships with the children. This helps them form secure attachments that promotes their emotional well-being. Children seek comfort when they are tired, and the childminder is quick to respond and meet their needs.

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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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should:

n enhance support for children to think through and express their ideas and further strengthen their communication skills .

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496841 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10335752 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 2 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She offers care in Bolbeck Park, close to the centre of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She works with her mother, who is also a registered childminder. She provides care all day on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder is registered to receive funding for the provision of free early 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

13 June 2024 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

13 June 2024 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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