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 happy and settled at the childminder's home. They have good secure attachments with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder and her assistants know the children well and build strong bonds with them. They are responsive to children's individual needs. For instance, they recognise when children may need extra reassurance and support. They provide this through their calm and caring interactions with them. The childminder and her assistants know what they want children to learn next and plan experiences for children to support these skills. Children thoroughly enjoy an array of play experiences. For example, they use their imaginations as they pretend to be shopkeepers and show good perseverance as they match shapes and colours. The childminder and her assistants plan the environment well to enable children to engage in imaginative play, acting out real experiences such as going to the hospital. Adults help older

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The provision is good

children to know the names of the instruments, such as stethoscope, and what doctors use them for, extending their vocabulary as well as their understanding of the world. Children develop good levels of independence. They tend to their own physical needs and help to tidy toys away. Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about offering children the best start in life and has a good relationship with the assistants she works with. They know each other well and work harmoniously together. They reflect on their provision and seek parents' views to identify strengths and areas for development. This feedback drives continuous improvements and enhances outcomes for children. The childminder and assistants demonstrate a positive attitude towards professional development. For example, they attend a wide range of training to further their already good knowledge and skills. n The childminder has a strong understanding of child development and how young children learn. She uses her observations of children's achievements to plan well for their overall learning. All children make good progress. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their communication and language. The childminder teaches children familiar songs and rhymes. Children

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show their love for rhythm and repetition as they laugh with their friends when doing action songs. The childminder reads to children regularly. She talks about the pictures and uses thoughtful questioning to encourage children to recall the story. Children develop their thinking and early language skills. n The childminder and assistants support children's physical development. Children strengthen the muscles in their hands as the childminder teaches them how to squash and squeeze play dough. They learn how to roll the play dough into balls. Children use pretend farm animals to make marks and footprints in the

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8 January 2025 playdough. Children remain engaged for long periods of time. They use utensils to roll, chop and create models. Children demonstrate their existing skills very confidently. The childminder and her assistants ask children about what they are making. n The childminder develops trusted relationships with parents. She actively communicates with them, keeping them informed about their children's achievements. In addition, the childminder provides ideas on how parents can continue to support their children's development at home. Parents are very complimentary of the childminder and her assistants. n The childminder and her assistants are attentive to any unwanted behaviour and always ensure that the children are safe. However, sometimes, they do not fully explain the impact unwanted behaviour might have. For example, they say not do something but do not explain what could happen if, for example, they run

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inside or throw toys. As a result, some children repeat the behaviour.

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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 to understand behaviour expectations and the impact their behaviour has on themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357165 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10364168 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 18 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Milton Keynes. She works with two assistants and provides care Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 5.30pm all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder offers government funded places for children aged between nine months and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistants and the children. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation. n The inspector spoke to parents and reviewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

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

8 January 2025 8 January 2025 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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