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 show they are settled and feel secure in the childminder's home. They confidently move around the space, asking for favourite toys and explaining what they would like to do. This shows that children are confident to express their views. The childminder further promotes this sense of belonging in her warm interactions with children. There are lots of smiles and plenty of friendly chat. Overall, children behave typically for their age.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a broad and balanced curriculum, based on children's learning needs. She is ambitious for all children and plans how she will extend all children's learning further. For example, when children are progressing very well with their communication and physical skills she continues to develop these areas of learning, while also planning a closer focus on their mathematical and literacy development. This helps keep children stimulated and keen to learn. For example, once the childminder is confident children have the necessary muscle strength and coordination she focuses on helping them learn to hold pens and pencils and to begin to mark-make with more purpose and control. Once children have the language to explain their thoughts she helps them learn the names of numbers and to sequence them in order. Through this approach children consistently build on what they already know and can do.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder supports children's speaking and thinking skills effectively. She enters into back-and-forth conversations with children. She narrates their play in ways that further expand their vocabulary. She listens to what children say and responds in ways that encourages them to articulate their thoughts and opinions. Children develop well into confident and capable communicators. n The childminder seeks out professional development opportunities and makes effective use of what she learns to improve her curriculum further. For example, following training the childminder reflected on the types of outings she took children on. She developed a programme of trips to give children new experiences and to make learning memorable. Children enjoy outings to zoos, parks and the beach. They can recall what they saw and did, which adds to their bank of developing knowledge. n The childminder plans adult-led activities with clear learning intent in mind. For

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need to do better?

example, she plans activities to help children recognise and sequence numbers and to explore using their different senses. However, she does not fully consider the different ages and stages of development of all children when deciding when and how to deliver these. Some younger children show they find it difficult to focus on such activities one after the other. At these times teaching is less

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12 May 2025 effective, because, although older children continue to learn well from this approach, younger children become distracted, lack focus and so learn less well. n The childminder makes all children feel valued. This supports their sense of self- worth effectively. When children speak more than one language at home, the childminder learns some words and encourages children to teach her more. She talks with children about their own families and how all families are different. Children develop a positive view of themselves and just as positive a view of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder intervenes when needed to manage any instances of more challenging behaviour. She is consistent in her approach, and remains calm. However, the childminder does not specifically plan, or grasp spontaneous opportunities, to help children develop the understanding and strategies they

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need to do better?

need to better manage their own emotions. As a result, the need for the childminder to intervene persists. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They value her advice and support as they navigate parenthood. The childminder offers practical tips to help as children reach developmental milestones, such as with toilet training. She also encourages parents to read regularly with their children, lending story books to encourage this. Through this parents are well-placed to install a love of reading in their children.

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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 improve the organisation of the day, to better help younger children consistently engage well in meaningful learning n improve support for children who do not yet have the skills they need to manage their own emotions and regulate their own behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549350 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10398274 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 7 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm. The childminder offers funded early education for children aged nine months and above.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke with the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views and the inspector took these into account. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

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