Childminder EY392934

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 11 January 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides an excellent range of activities and offers an enticing play environment. She makes sure that she finds out all about children's individual needs as soon as they join, so she can instantly support their learning.  The childminder works very closely with parents to help children settle in very quickly. Children show that they are confident and willing to try new experiences.  Children make good progress in their learning. They receive an appropriate level of challenge in their play and gain the skills needed to be ready for the next stage of their development.  The childminder develops her practice and professional knowledge continuously. For example, she has gained further qualifications, which have deepened her understanding of child development. She accurately evaluates her practice and sets appropriate goals for improvement.  The childminder effectively reduces any hazards to children's safety. She encourages

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This provision is good

children to be independent and to develop an appropriate awareness of safety and risk.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make use of opportunities to introduce younger children to early technology so that they learn to explore further how things work.

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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 opportunities for children to find out how things work and operate, to build further on their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during daily play routines.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder held discussions about the quality of teaching and children's learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her teaching effectively and identifies areas to improve that have a positive impact on children's learning. For example, the childminder continues to develop even more play opportunities and resources following her recent relocation. The childminder asks parents to give her regular feedback on her practice so that they can contribute to her ongoing self-evaluation. Partnerships with parents are highly effective, which particularly leads to excellent achievements in children's personal development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with local child protection procedures and knows what to do if she is concerned for children's safety. She keeps up with any changes relating to childcare and gains new ideas, such as through training and researching information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning. She makes precise observations that she shares with parents so that they can understand how well their children are progressing. For example, she shares photographs of their children's play on a daily basis so that parents see what they are enjoying. She also tells parents about her plans and helps them to support their children's learning at home. The childminder extends children's language and mathematical skills effectively. For example, while children play, she asks suitable questions and offers explanations, such as when discussing the size and properties of the leaves, sticks and flowers they collect.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly sensitive to children's needs and very quickly establishes warm and caring relationships with children. She supports their understanding of diversity effectively and teaches them to respect others. Children are eager to join in play, and they show high levels of attention and concentration for their stage of development. They develop excellent physical skills, such as being able to dress and undress, and have superb coordination skills. The childminder creates highly stimulating play spaces and offers an abundant range of resources for children to choose from independently, which supports their own play ideas. The childminder implements the highest standards of care and hygiene practice, which supports the personal needs of young children extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring books on their own or when listening to stories read by the childminder. They engage well in imaginative play, for example, when exploring toy dinosaurs and creating scenarios for them. Children build courage to try new activities and develop strong attachments from which to explore their surroundings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392934 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1053682 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the village of Halton, in Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers childcare from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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