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 settled and happy in the childminder's welcoming home. They show that they feel safe and secure as they approach visitors with confidence and curiosity. Children engage with adults in the home and are keen to share their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder builds positive and strong relationships with the children and their families. She provides an environment that supports children's interests and stages of development. Children focus on their chosen activities and show positive attitudes towards their learning. They are beginning to develop their hand muscles as they use pencils to draw and create pictures. Children learn the language of feelings as the childminder offers frequent cuddles and nurturing interactions. She talks with the children about their play and what they enjoy doing.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a range of activities to provide access to new experiences. For example, children visit a local caravan park. They learn about caravans and the local area. They explore the spacious outdoor space and visit the ducks on the water. Children are kind and caring towards each other. They are beginning to learn how their actions can impact others. The childminder helps children understand how to share through modelling and taking turns with the children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with a co-childminder. They plan and arrange a wide variety of activities and learning experiences for the children. They use observation and assessments to plan activities that support children's next steps in learning. The childminder's curriculum is well planned and sequenced. It builds on what children know and can do. She talks to children about things they have learned before, to find out what they remember and understand. n The childminder presents information clearly as she talks to the children throughout their play. She models language to the children and asks them about the animals they are playing with. However, at times she does not recognise opportunities to further extend children's language skills, for example by introducing new words during activities to help children hear and use new vocabulary. n Children learn about shape and colour and develop their understanding of

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mathematics. For example, the childminder asks the children what colours they can find on an animal puzzle game. Children match the colours of the animals and explore shape to fit the pieces of the puzzle together. n Children show positive attitudes to learning through high levels of concentration and enjoyment. They focus on their chosen play engaging with and listening to the childminder and others. The childminder offer praise and encouragement throughout children's play and this supports their emotional development and to

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13 June 2024 have pride in their achievements. n The childminder sets clear expectations of behaviour. She models how to care for the toys and resources. She explains to the children that puzzles and books can break. Children learn to take care of their toys and to put them away when they have finished. This helps children learn to respect and care for the toys they play with. n The childminder develops positive and effective relationships with children, parents, others in the community and the local pre-school. This supports children in preparing for their next stage in learning and the transition to pre- school. Children develop the skills they need to build relationships with others through the modelling of positive interactions from the childminder. n Children learn about their bodies and what makes them unique. The childminder helps children to manage and care for their own personal hygiene needs. She

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gives praise and encouragement for children beginning to learn to use the toilet. The childminder teaches the children to become increasingly independent in managing their personal needs. She gives children opportunities to try for themselves and offers help when needed. n Parents know the progress their children make through daily feedback and discussions with the childminder. She shares with parents particular interests or new learning she has observed in the children and offers guidance on how parents can build on the children skills at home.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their language skills and learn new vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497239 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10335753 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 lives in Bolbeck Park, close to the centre of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She works with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder. She offers 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 spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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