Childminder EY407682

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2016 29 November 2010

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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

 The childminder knows the children well. She knows where they are in their learning and development, and provides activities to build on what they already know.  Children help themselves to a good range of toys and resources. Encouraged by the childminder's positive interactions they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder reflects accurately on her practice and values the views of children and parents to further develop her service.  The childminder enhances her knowledge and skills by attending a wide variety of training courses to further develop children's welfare and learning experiences.  The childminder ensures that children learn about healthy lifestyles and are safe and secure. Children behave very well and they are kind to one another.  The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments of the environments used by the children so they play safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to learn about themselves, their families, other people and familiar things in their lives.  The most able children do not always have enough opportunities to extend their recognition of words or to experiment with writing.

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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

 help children to develop their understanding of their families, and other people and familiar things in their lives  plan further opportunities for the most able children to enhance their early reading and writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date and is fully aware of how to report concerns in line with the correct procedures. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She closely tracks children's progress to ensure that any gaps are identified and acted upon. The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents to involve them in their children's learning. She shares ideas with parents to further extend children's learning at home. Parents highly praise the childminder and enjoy sharing their comments. The childminder is well organised and all of the required paperwork to underpin her good childminding service is in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and engages well with them during their play. Children develop a good understanding of the world and develop their physical skills. For example, they operate remote control robots, observe living things, and enjoy scientific experiments. Children develop their creativity; for instance, they enjoy exploring paint, dough and water. The childminder helps them to extend their good mathematical skills. For example, they count, name colours and shapes, weigh ingredients and measure their height. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she chats to children, uses effective questioning and encourages their exploration of sounds and letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds close relationships with children and she responds positively to their needs and interests. The childminder teaches children the importance of good hygiene practices and encourages their independence skills. For example, they wash their hands and help prepare their snacks. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked food to encourage healthy eating. Children learn good manners and politely ask to leave the table. They are very good at sharing, for example, older children cut up and share their fruit with younger children. Children's physical skills are well promoted; they enjoy soft play activities, walks and outings to the park. Children celebrate a range of festivals and play with toys and resources to build on their understanding of diversity and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder helps them to gain key skills in preparation for pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407682 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 998738 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Pitstone, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. She offers care Monday to Thursday, 8am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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