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 enter this home-from-home environment excited and ready to play. The experienced and friendly childminder prioritises building strong connections with the children and their families. She provides a well-organised and stimulating playroom for the children to explore. Children show they feel safe and secure within the play environment. They happily engage with the childminder and visitors. The childminder offers the children praise and celebrates their achievements. Children from a young age begin to develop confidence and high self-esteem. They behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear intentions for children's learning. She supports children to develop good levels of communication and speech. The childminder is skilled at introducing new words to build on children's exposure to rich language opportunities. For example, she encourages lots of conversations that prompt children to start to use their own increasing range of words. Children have access to a wide range of books to help them to build a love of stories. The childminder builds on this to recall and extend children's learning further. For example, children learn about the cycle of life through the story of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar.' Older children watch their caterpillars grow and change into butterflies, before they release them to the wild. Younger children, who are showing an interest in posting items, learn to post the various characters from the book, into a pretend caterpillar's mouth.

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need to do better?

n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children with long-term medical needs make very good progress at this setting. The childminder observes their development to quickly identify potential gaps in their learning and add further challenge. The childminder is proactive in working with a range of other professionals and there are comprehensive and effective plans in place to support these children. This helps to ensure that children receive additional help if required and reach their fullest potential. n The childminder plans various activities that focus on strengthening children's muscles, particularly those needed for later writing skills. She plans for children's learning through her knowledge of their likes and growing abilities. She ensures that the resources that fascinate children, such as small world animals and water play, are available in the learning environment. Children show a good sense of

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belonging in the childminder's home. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder takes the time to provide personal and detailed feedback to parents about their child's learning and progress. She collaborates with parents by giving them a range of support and guidance. For example, since her last inspection, she has created a range of

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7 August 2024 home learning bags, with books and props for parents to use with children. This helps to provide children with a joined-up approach towards their future development and progress. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and her expectations for every child are high. The childminder understands the importance of a routine for children and how this supports children in learning to manage their emotions, and regulate their behaviour. n The childminder keeps children safe. She supervises them closely at all times and gently introduces them to some ideas about their own personal safety. Children learn to manage simple risks and solve problems they encounter. For instance, younger children navigate the stepping stones in the garden. However, although the childminder recognises the increased role technology plays in children's lives, she has not planned how she can help children begin to

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understand how they can stay safe online. n Key-person relationships are very effective. Interactions are kind and gentle, and children build strong relationships with the experienced and nurturing childminder. This contributes to children's sense of security and safety at the setting. n The childminder values the importance of continuous professional development. She ensures she attends regular training, forums and webinars, as well as completing a range of online training. In addition, she buddies with a local childminder where they share practice. This helps to maintain and develop the childminder's practice and quality of teaching. n The childminder places an importance on children learning about their community and the wider world around them. Children attend a weekly toddler sensory group and take regular walks in the surrounding areas where they have the freedom to explore in their play and learning.

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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 help children gain an early understanding of online safety, to enhance their understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277377 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10350891 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 3 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered 2004. She lives in Furzton, Milton Keynes. She offers care Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5pm, all year around. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free nursery education to children aged two 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 setting. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder, through all areas of the premises used by the children. n Parents shared their views through written feedback. The inspector took these views into account. n The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at a sample of the documentation. This included evidence about suitability and qualification records.

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Inspection activities

7 August 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

7 August 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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