Childminder EY349041

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 27 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder understands children's needs well, and observes and assesses their progress effectively. She provides a good range of activities that help children become ready for the next stage in their learning.  Children are secure and content in the childminder's care. They have a good bond with the childminder who fosters their self-esteem and confidence, and offers them plenty of praise and encouragement.  The childminder has a strong capacity for improvement. She has continued to access training and information to develop her skills to sustain good standards of teaching.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. Children receive consistent support in their learning from all adults involved in their care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not focus sharply on children's next steps in learning to offer precise levels of challenge in play.  The childminder does not consistently help children to think and find out how things work or to solve problems themselves.

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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

 focus more sharply on children's individual development to challenge their learning even further  help children to think, find answers to their problems and develop their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and their daily play routines.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder identifies areas to improve her professional skills. For example, she has attended training, which helped her to strengthen children's emotional well-being. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively. For example, since the last inspection, she has improved the outdoor learning environment to strengthen children's early reading and writing skills. The childminder involves parents in the evaluation of the setting and implemented changes at their suggestion. For example, she has improved the range of music resources to improve children's creative skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands local child protection procedures to protect children's welfare. She uses robust risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards in her home to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. She uses effective techniques to engage parents in their children's learning. The childminder gathers information from parents, such as what their children already know, understand and can do, and uses this information to contribute to children's assessments. The childminder shares guidance with parents to help them understand how to support their children's learning at home. The childminder promotes children's early reading and writing skills. For example, she helps children to recognise and use letters in their play. She plans a good range of activities and experiences that promote children's physical, social, emotional and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop skills to become independent early on. For example, the childminder encourages children to choose activities for themselves and select resources to support their own play choices. Children learn about staying safe and good health. For example, the childminder promotes their understanding of the importance of handwashing and makes sure they have fresh air and exercise each day. The childminder helps children prepare for change, such as moving on to school. She encourages children to behave and play well with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good physical skills, such as using tools and resources in creative play. They develop good communication and mathematical skills, and explore their understanding of the world. For example, when playing a game of catch, they explore which ball is heaviest and listen to what sounds they can hear around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349041 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 835244 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Medmenham, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers childcare every weekday, between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, all year round.

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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

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Telephone number

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