Childminder EY365878

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 23 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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. The childminder uses her ongoing observations of children's learning to build a clear picture of children's progress and to address any gaps in their development. She identifies the next steps for children's learning well.  The childminder is particularly skilled at teaching children mathematics in many ways. For example, she thoughtfully introduces mathematical concepts and words as children play. Children respond enthusiastically to her questions as they calculate simple mathematical problems.  Children behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children about sharing, taking turns and listening to others. She helps children to develop good social skills, supporting their future learning.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements that have had a positive impact on children's outcomes. For example, she developed her information

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This provision is good

sharing with other settings children attend, to help children experience consistency in teaching and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather sufficiently detailed information from parents about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start, to enable children to make the best possible progress from the beginning.  The childminder does not consistently help children to extend their understanding of how to manage tasks as safely as possible.

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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

 increase information gathered from parents about children's starting points, to identify as quickly as possible what children need to learn next, supporting the best possible progress from their start  build on children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including records of children's learning and policies. The inspector explored the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times, and observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and training, along with evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about the child protection procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's well-being. She uses her risk assessments effectively to minimise risks, keeping children safe. She considers the views of parents, children and other childminders as she regularly evaluates and improves her provision. For example, the childminder has recently introduced gardening experiences for children. The childminder continually improves her knowledge and skills to help strengthen children's outcomes. She attends training and undertakes research to make sure that she remains up to date with new legislation and guidance. The childminder shares information with parents on their children's learning and care. She works with them to address any areas where children's progress is less strong.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts effectively with children. She considers children's interests, learning styles and identified next steps to provide a range of exciting activities. For example, children act out their parents' job roles in their imaginative play, build on vocabulary they have learnt at home and follow their own ideas. The childminder asks skilful questions and explains the things they see and do. Children gain a good knowledge of the world around them, such as their local communities and the natural world. The childminder enriches children's learning with visits to places of interest and by providing them with opportunities to socialise with other children. She encourages children to persevere with tricky tasks. Children enjoy learning in her welcoming provision.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides effective support for children's emotional well-being. Children display high levels of confidence. For example, they decisively direct the childminder in their play and express preferences. The childminder settles children well. Children have strong emotional bonds with her; they enjoy cuddles as they greet. Children learn about other people's experiences and different communities. The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles, including their personal hygiene skills. Children enjoy helping to care for the pet guinea pigs, and learn how to grow healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children take pride in their achievements and develop the skills required to prepare them well for their future learning and starting school. They gain independence. Children make particularly good progress in their personal, social and emotional development and mathematics. For example, pre-school children count accurately, recognise shapes and learn how to check their own answers. Children listen well and communicate confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365878 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1054789 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Cuddington near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care for three days on flexible weekdays, all year round. She holds a qualification in early years 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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Telephone number

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