Leone, Genette Carole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/02/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the areas of learning and how children learn. Consequently children enjoy a broad range of experiences to help them progress towards the early learning goals.  Children are happy and confident in this child orientated environment.  Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks throughout the day. This provides them with the energy they need to enjoy their activities.  Children are learning to look after the toys and resources through simple routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 At times, the noise levels in the setting are quite high and this does not help children to concentrate fully.  The childminder does not always fully support children's enjoyment of books and stories by using different voices and to encourage them to join in.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the premises and equipment with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder, her assistant and the children at play.  The inspector discussed practice with the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and three children in Aylesbury. Children have access to the ground floor of the property for their play and the upstairs bedrooms are used for rest. A secure garden is available for outside play, along with a large log cabin equipped as a playroom.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She works with an assistant. There are currently 13 children on roll. The childminder is a qualified nursery nurse. She can take and collect children from local pre-schools and schools and visits children's activities in the local community.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 encourage children's enjoyment of books further by using different voices to tell stories and encourage children to join in wherever possible

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 help children concentrate further by limiting noise.

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who attend

Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Their individual needs and well-being are consistently promoted and consequently children feel secure, confident and at ease. The childminder and her assistant interact well with the children to encourage them in all areas of their development. Children enthusiastically respond to the activities and are consistently engaged as they play with the good range of accessible toys and resources. Children follow familiar routines which help them to feel confident and secure. They thoroughly enjoy participating in music and movement sessions. They follow the instructions and the adult's example and they wave their arms, wriggle their fingers and dance to the music. Some repeat words and rhymes, demonstrating their increasing skills. The use of lights and feathers help to increase the fun and interest in this activity as the children watch the patterned light and the feathers

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who attend

Children's imaginations and creative skills are promoted effectively. For example, the childminder encourages participation as they make play dough. Children see how the ingredients change as they mix them together. Children develop their physical skills as they mix, use cutters and flatten and roll the dough. Children have easy access to paint and experience a variety of mark making activities. Children enjoy sitting with the childminder to hear a story. They make themselves comfortable on the floor cushions and sit close to her. The good quality fact and fiction books are easily accessible and displayed to encourage the children to use them. Children enjoy listening to stories, although the childminder does not always use different voices to engage and further children's enjoyment of these and to encourage them to join in wherever possible. Children are developing a good awareness of the world in which they live, through their activities and

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who attend

outings. They actively explore in the garden making good use of well equipped child friendly environment. They enjoy digging, playing on the trampoline and using the play house. These opportunities also help to promote children's physical development and awareness of the natural world.

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who attend

The childminder and her assistant are positive and sensitive role models for the children. They speak calmly and pleasantly to the children and each other. However, the music for some activities is played very loudly and consequently everyone has to communicate in a much louder voice. This does not encourage children to develop their concentration skills fully. The childminder observes the children's progress, takes photographs of them undertaking their activities and plans for appropriate next steps for their learning. She shares her observations with parents and encourages parents to share information about the child's experiences and interests. This enables them to work effectively as partners for the benefit of the child.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder contributes to children's well-being very positively. Children enjoy a good range of healthy and nutritious meals which promotes their understanding of healthy eating. For example, they enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches, vegetables and fruit for lunch. Children are gaining a good awareness of staying healthy as they learn about the importance of why they need to wash their hands before mealtimes.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder recognises every child as a unique individual and she takes good care to understand them and their needs. The children enjoy access to a variety of good quality resources which reflect our diverse society and they learn about traditional and cultural events. Her records indicate she values parents' knowledge of their children and uses this information to meet individual needs well.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder and her assistant are positive role models for the children. Children learn the expected behaviour boundaries and respond well to plenty of praise and encouragement. The childminder's effective behaviour management strategies help children to develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem because her expectations are consistent. The routine of the day helps children to feel secure and confident because they are beginning to recognise the pattern to the day. The childminder ensures children have good opportunities for stimulating activities, physical activity, regular food and drink and times for rest everyday. This helps children to feel comfortable and make the best of the opportunities she can offer them.

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provision

The childminder has clear policies in place for all aspects of the service. These are made available to parents to enable them to understand fully how the setting works. The childminder also ensures her assistant is fully aware of the policies. This enables them to work in partnership effectively for the benefit of the children. The childminder has a clear awareness of what she would do if she was concerned about a child in her care. She has attended a variety of training opportunities including safeguarding and consequently she is confident in this aspect of her work.

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provision

The childminder considers potential risks and takes appropriate steps to manage them. She is aware of encouraging children's awareness of potential dangers and talks to them about safe behaviours. Appropriate safety measures are in place throughout the premises and the fire drill is undertaken regularly to ensure the premises can be safely evacuated in an emergency.

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provision

The childminder has invested in her business by providing a log cabin in the garden which is used as a playroom. The playroom is warm and well equipped with a broad variety of age appropriate resources which are all displayed attractively. The space is used well. For example, meals are eaten at the dining room table, and singing, music and movement sessions in the lounge. The opportunity to use space in this way promotes the children's confidence as they learn to adjust to differing environments. The children's work is displayed attractively and labels are used to increase their awareness of the written word and their names.

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provision

The childminder is proactive in developing positive relationship with parents. She keeps them well informed and encourages them to share information to enable them to work in partnership for the child's benefit. The childminder has clear plans of how to promote positive transitions to school. She keeps pre-schools informed of her involvement with children and successfully develops positive working relationships with them. This helps to ensure continuity in the children's care and learning.

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provision

In the short time the childminder has been registered she has begun to reflect on her provision and sought parental opinion to help inform her self evaluation. She is keen to continue to develop her service and to undertake further training opportunities and workshops. The childminder is aware of her responsibility in delivering the learning and development requirements. She is fully aware of children's individual learning needs and plans a wide range of activities that help them make good progress in their development.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449793 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 880428 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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