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

The childminder has a warm, kind and calm approach to teaching. Her extensive knowledge of how children learn and develop enables her to plan a curriculum that is enticing and exciting for young children. She places a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language development. The childminder has an extremely good awareness of how to support children when they learn English alongside their home language. Her extensive use of narration, questions and naming means children hear a vast array of language as they play. In turn, this encourages their own speech and language development. Young children become absorbed in activities, sustain their attention and are enthusiastic about learning. They smile broadly as they play and repeat things that fascinate them, such as posting pom-poms into a box and sorting coloured balls. These activities contribute towards children developing good hand-eye coordination and an awareness of

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The provision is good

different colours. Children are making very good progress in their learning and development and acquiring the essential skills that they need to be confident and independent future learners.

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The provision is good

Children form close attachments with the childminder and show their emotional security during the daily routine. They fall asleep soundly and awake refreshed and ready for learning. The childminder helps children to understand boundaries and expectations, so they feel safe and secure in her care and behave very well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her good knowledge of different approaches and theories of child development to craft a unique and interesting curriculum. She encourages children to learn through being active, exploring nature and interacting with animals. This helps children to gain an understanding about the world they live in and encourages them to be empathetic and caring. The childminder's very good understanding about children's potential for learning and brain development leads her to have high ambition for all children. n The childminder organises her provision to meet the needs of young children. For example, she considers children's physical development when planning how to arrange activities and resources. Favourite toys and equipment are placed on higher shelves as children become confident at standing. This encourages them to stretch and stand, developing their core muscles, strength and balance.

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n Children show impressive levels of engagement given their young age and sustain their interest and attention when they play. They learn at their own pace, and the childminder takes a cue from them before moving them on. As a result, children follow their play to conclusion, meaning they are ready and willing to start new activities, eat their lunch or sleep. The routine is consistent, familiar and understood by young children, giving them a sense of security as things are

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13 November 2024 predictable. n The childminder respects and acknowledges children's diversity and their home backgrounds. Her support for children with English as an additional language is exceptional, and she ensures that children quickly develop a good understanding and use of English. However, she does not always encourage everyday opportunities for children to learn about each other's family backgrounds and experiences. This would promote their awareness of why some children speak other languages, so they value what makes them all unique and individual. n The childminder has an excellent attitude towards ongoing professional development and improvement. Consequently, she is continually looking at ways that she can enhance her knowledge and translate this into improving and evolving her curriculum. This leads to her successful teaching and children's enjoyable experiences. n The childminder displays a comprehensive understanding about safeguarding

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matters, including signs and symptoms that might indicate children are at risk of harm and what action to take if she has a concern about children's welfare. She supervises children closely and undertakes effective risk assessments. Therefore, she shows a strong capacity to keep children safe in her care. n Parents are very appreciative of the care that the childminder provides. They describe her as kind and caring and value the wide range of activities children enjoy outside of the home, such as visiting zoos and parks. Parents feel very well informed about children's progress and development as the childminder effectively communicates what children need to learn next. Therefore, parents know how they can support children's good progress 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 find even more ways to enhance children's learning about the fantastic range of experiences and home backgrounds that make them all unique and individual.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473656 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10367351 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 5 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Furzton, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers childcare each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers government funded places for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the intent of the curriculum and observed its implementation during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. Throughout the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and children at suitable times. n The views of parents were obtained through written feedback and discussions. n The inspector reviewed required documentation, such as Disclosure and Barring Service checks for household members, insurance and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

13 November 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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