Gayler, Kim Alison

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 22 June 2010

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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

 The childminder has strong teaching skills. She ensures children have a range of exciting, challenging and interesting activities to explore. She successfully uses resources to build upon what children already know and can do.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and initiates partnership working with parents and other settings children attend. Through effective partnership working, the childminder promotes continuity of care and good support for children's learning.  The childminder makes time to build children's self-esteem and supports their relationships with others. Children become confident and independent in all that they do, and learn how to manage their own feelings and play harmoniously.  The childminder understands the importance of evaluating the quality of her practice, and ensures she incorporates parents' and children's views into how she develops her service for the future.

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children's welfare. She implements good procedures to help keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While teaching is secure, on occasion the childminder is not consistent in modelling thinking skills and helping children find solutions for the problems they encounter when playing.  The childminder makes sure children learn about being healthy but has not developed their understanding of how to look after their teeth.

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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

 develop children's thinking skills further so that they are able to solve problems in their play  help children to learn about how to look after their teeth.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning when playing both inside and outside.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including development records and key policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through discussions, questionnaires and letters.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with all of her attention. She plans indoor and outdoor activities well and supports play, sometimes leading and sometimes following children's ideas. Children receive good support for their learning; they are eager to explore and investigate resources. They look to the childminder to support their play and engagement between them is strong. Children are motivated in their play and keen to learn. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development. She makes sure she pronounces her words clearly, listens carefully to children and responds to their conversations. She introduces many other aspects of learning into their experiences. Overall, she is skilful at asking questions which encourage children to share their thoughts. The childminder encourages children to explore a range of physical challenges. This enables them to develop balance and coordination, and handle small and large equipment

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good

The childminder builds children's trust and supports them so that they have a go at new and challenging activities. She shows children how to behave, helps them understand when play is hazardous, and promotes friendships between them. Children show they feel secure and develop good levels of confidence and independence. They manage change between settings during the day, which increases their readiness for school. The childminder guides and supports children as they learn to take care of their own personal needs, such as hand-washing. Children learn to make healthy choices in their snacks and meals. Time is made to ensure children are physically active. The environment is safe and welcoming to children. Resources are tailored to children's learning needs and used well to encourage their development.

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provision is good

The childminder monitors and assesses children's development well. The records she keeps are accurate and show a good understanding of each child's current level of learning. Planning reflects the childminder's knowledge of individual children and how they make progress. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding matters. She is alert to changes in children and listens carefully to their worries and concerns. She knows how to report any concerns. All adults living at the premises have been suitably checked. The childminder is reflective, listening to parents and children to improve quality. She maintains her knowledge and skills by accessing training and workshops to help her further improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405456 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 831393 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 22 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the village of Wingrave, on the outskirts of Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. She operates five full days a week, including before and after school. The childminder has a home-based childcare qualification and a National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in childcare. She accepts funding for the provision of free early education to two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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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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