Fitzgerald, Suzanne Kathleen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2015 26 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Overall, the childminder plans and provides a range of interesting and exciting activities so that children have opportunities to learn through their play.  The childminder knows children very well and successfully helps them learn how to relate to others. This builds their self-assurance and confidence.  The childminder introduces many different aspects of teaching into the commentary she uses to support learning. She develops mathematical language, describes, makes suggestions and skilfully questions.  The childminder works with parents and other settings children attend to monitor progress and plan for children's future development.  The childminder's self-evaluation takes into account the views of parents and children, and shows an awareness of what she needs to do to improve further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's planning for outside spaces is not fully effective in encouraging children's creative and critical thinking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide more challenge to children's learning in the outdoor learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback letters and e- mails.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, self-evaluation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is confident in her teaching skills. On quiet days children receive one-to- one attention from her. At these times learning is focused. There are opportunities to talk about important events in children's lives, such as holidays. Children are encouraged to make independent choices in their learning throughout their day, practising the skills they have and trying new experiences. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She sits with them and reads books to increase their enjoyment of stories and rhymes. There is a constant conversation between the childminder and children as they talk about play. The childminder uses skilful questioning to extend children's responses. Children have opportunities to practise using scissors, hold pencils and paint brushes, strengthening their wrist and hand muscles. Outside they have a range of activities to keep them physically active. However, the childminder does not make good

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who attend. This is good

use of outdoor play to encourage children to explore the natural world and consider how and why things happen.

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good

The childminder shows children how to be polite, caring and friendly. House rules, and the positive reinforcement of how to relate to others, help children manage their own behaviour. The childminder ensures that all children and families are welcome in her setting. Children are encouraged to talk about their family culture and share this with others. The environment caters for the needs of different groups of children and resources show positive images of people and different communities. Children learn how to complete self-care tasks related to personal hygiene, and how to keep themselves safe. They make healthy eating choices because the childminder provides healthy options. The childminder ensures children are emotionally ready to manage change between different care and learning environments, such as moving on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps accurate and precise track of children's learning. This helps her plan for, and guide, development effectively. She successfully keeps children safe and meets their welfare needs. The childminder shows a good understanding of safeguarding issues and ensures all members of her household are suitable to have contact with minded children. She is keen to develop her knowledge and skills within childcare and has attended many training workshops on a range of different subjects. This has a significant impact on children's progress and the quality of her provision. The childminder has aspirations to continue a program of professional development in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393751 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 830532 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire and is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder operates five days a week all year round and also offers overnight care. She has a home-based childcare qualification to level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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