Childminder EY394973

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2016 9 February 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. The children are happy and settled.  The childminder uses her knowledge and assessments of individual children's interests and abilities to plan challenging activities that she leads.  Overall, children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is particularly skilled at helping children to develop their communication and language, and mathematical skills.  Children develop a good awareness of the importance of personal hygiene and take part in age-appropriate tasks to develop their skills.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and is keen to explore further ways to improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder limits children's opportunities to play and explore independently.  Parents are not consistently encouraged to contribute their views to assessments made of children's learning, or to share what they know about their children's development.

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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

 explore different ways to encourage parents to become involved in their children's learning  create more opportunities for children to explore independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's development, policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children indoors and outside.  The inspector sampled children's progress records.  The inspector viewed the premises, including all rooms used by the children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, registers and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective The childminder knows how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows who to contact in the event of any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder uses risk assessment well to identify any safety hazards, and takes effective action to minimise any risks and keep her home safe. The childminder has a good awareness of where each child is in their learning and plans enjoyable play experiences for children. She reflects on her practice and seeks feedback from the parents and the children in her care to help her identify aspects of her provision that could be improved. She wants to do more to improve outcomes for children and is exploring different ways to do this.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic about helping children learn and develop. She plays alongside them during activities and promotes their language and communication. For example, she encourages children to predict what will happen next in a story. Most activities are led by the childminder and she sustains children's interest and extends their learning during these activities. Children happily sit for long periods of time choosing and singing songs, and comparing the sizes and counting coloured animals. However, children do not have many opportunities to play and explore independently. Children's development is monitored well. The childminder completes regular observations and uses this information to plan activities based on children's abilities. She shares children's progress with parents but does not effectively encourage parents to play an active role in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets the children's care needs well. The children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise in the large garden. They behave well, and learn to share, take turns and to be respectful to each other and the environment. The childminder provides sensitive support to help children who find it more difficult to share. Parents report that their children are happy in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points and are working within the typical range of development for their age. They enthusiastically join in activities. They particularly enjoy musical activities and joining in with stories the childminder reads. Children learn to socialise and develop the skills they need for their future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394973 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 822447 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Gerrard's Cross, Buckinghamshire. The setting operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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