Childminder EY296224

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 11 August 2014

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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

 The childminder's leadership and management are good. She regularly evaluates her practice. She networks effectively with early years professionals and uses discussions with them to build on improvements made since the last inspection.  Children make good progress. The childminder responds to children's needs well and provides for their learning effectively. Her good teaching helps children to challenge themselves and succeed.  The childminder builds good levels of trust and understanding with each child and they are confident to ask for help when needed.  The childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning and care needs. She involves parents to jointly find ways of checking on children's progress and in identifying gaps in their learning.  Children behave well and learn to listen attentively. They show good manners and develop positive attitudes towards other people.  Children enthusiastically participate in a well-targeted range of activities to develop

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use wider opportunities to develop early mathematical and literacy skills to the highest level.

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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 become familiar with further ways of developing their literacy and numeracy skills to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and the impact that her teaching has on children's development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at children's records, including tracking charts and observations, alongside planning, policies, procedures and a range of other relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has improved her provision since the last inspection. She provides a welcoming environment indoors and outdoors to support effective learning. Children become immersed in their chosen activity. The childminder regularly monitors and reviews her practice. For example, through research, she has revised how she keeps track of children's progress to pinpoint what each child needs to learn next. Children are motivated by tasks which are well matched to their level of development. The childminder knows and understands safeguarding procedures and follows them closely to support children's welfare and safety. She is fully alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder establishes children's learning needs with parents when they first join her and she continues to share progress with parents. She provides well-planned activities to stimulate children's curiosity. For example, children learn about wind speed and direction through a range of colourful windmills set up in the garden. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. For example, she makes frequent use of conversation, and asks appropriate questions to reinforce understanding. She uses her knowledge of the sounds letters make to help children speak accurately. Children enjoy practising ball games. They practise mathematical skills, such as counting, and comparing space and distances. The childminder pays close attention to each child's response and adjusts teaching to meet their needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows children how to play harmoniously and tolerate each other's differences. She has high expectations and children learn good independence skills. They adjust their clothing to keep comfortable and know when they need a drink. They are confident to try things out and ask if necessary. They cultivate and maintain good relationships. The childminder provides healthy foods which the children enjoy. Children can explain why you need to eat slowly and chew each mouthful. They work out what must be done to stop a lid from falling off a toy teapot and why. Children learn to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They concentrate on tasks and value their learning. They are cooperative and helpful in how they manage their behaviour. They are confident speakers and know how to listen attentively. They learn to count and to make mathematical comparisons as they develop their mathematical skills. They learn a good range of skills to prepare them for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296224 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1048883 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. The childminder is available to care for children from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification.

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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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