Childminder EY479273

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 from their individual starting points. The childminder closely monitors their development and sets appropriate challenges in their play to stimulate their learning further.  Children learn the core skills they need to move on to the next stages of learning. They show good concentration and attention in activities, and learn the rules and boundaries that the childminder sets very well.  The childminder continually evaluates her provision and sets targets and improvements that increase the standards of her practice. She has a strong understanding of how children learn. She develops her knowledge and skills to support effective outcomes.  Parent are actively involved in their children's play and learning. The childminder gives them clear messages about how well their children are developing and helps them to continue to support their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities to develop their understanding of how to operate basic equipment, to help them learn how things work.  Occasionally, the childminder does not take opportunities to extend children's pretend play activities, to further encourage their creative skills.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to interact with children in their play, to stimulate their growing imaginations even further  offer even more opportunities for children to use technology in their play and learning, to further support their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors the quality of her practice effectively. She ensures that the activities she plans help children to develop good physical, social and communication skills. She communicates effectively with parents to keep them informed and engage them in their children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands local child protection procedures and what to do if she is concerned for children's safety. She keeps her knowledge regarding child protection up to date and makes accurate assessments of risks in her home. Hazards to children's safety are effectively minimised. For example, she supervises children well as they engage in outdoor play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on mathematics and understanding the natural world during teaching and learning opportunities. She provides many chances for children to discover how things grow and change over time. Children enjoy watering the plants in the garden and use fresh herbs and plants in their own play ideas. The childminder captures detailed observations of children's play and uses these to make accurate assessments of their development. She regularly shares these with parents and sets challenging goals for children to achieve in future activities. When children need additional help to learn, the childminder works in partnership with parents well to help them catch up with the progress of others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is well organised and plans suitable daily routines for children. For example, children enjoy participating in tidy-up routines and helping to prepare for their lunchtimes. The childminder establishes close bonds with the children to support their well-being. She gives them plenty of praise and support as they explore the world around them. Children show that they are confident in the childminder's care and seek her out for help and reassurance when needed. The childminder supports children's good health and makes sure that they are active. Children take part in outings to local play parks to enjoy opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop good physical skills. For example, they handle different tools well as they tip and pour water. Children manage their care routines independently and learn how to keep themselves safe. They develop good mathematical skills. For example, children notice the colours of the berries that they pick in the garden and count how many they have collected in total.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479273 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 981685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers childcare from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 5.30pm, during term time. She also offers some flexible childcare during holiday times.

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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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