Childminder EY278798

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2016 16 July 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

 The childminder has improved her understanding of her role and responsibilities and reflected well on how she meets these. For example, she knows the training and support she must provide for any assistants she employs to ensure they share her secure understanding of how to safeguard children.  The childminder plans an effective range of activities and experiences that support children's learning. For example, she has developed a useful range of strategies that she uses to help children who need extra support to make progress with their speech and language skills. Children make good progress.  The childminder consistently encourages good hygiene routines. Children have a good understanding of washing their hands before eating and know how this practice helps them to stay healthy.  Children form warm bonds with the childminder and other children. They are comfortable and happy to spend time in her welcoming and safe home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to follow children's own interests to extend their natural curiosity to learn.  The childminder does not build on relationships with staff at the pre-schools children also attend. They do not share detailed information to develop consistency in children's learning.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to explore and follow their emerging interests to further help their developing skills and understanding  enhance the partnerships with staff at other settings children attend, to find out more about children's progress to help plan more thoroughly to extend each child's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and first aid.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to raise any concerns about a child to protect their welfare and takes the necessary steps to ensure her home is safe. She has undertaken appropriate training and research to improve her understanding of child development and has developed the quality of her teaching. For example, she has improved the range of activities she plans to support children's developing language skills. The childminder establishes useful partnerships with parents to share information about their children's progress, such as activities that they have especially enjoyed or found challenging, so that parents can further help this learning at home. She has reflected on the quality of her provision and has successfully used this opportunity to make improvements to routines and teaching, which have had a positive impact on children's outcomes and overall experience.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's progress and accurately notes when children need extra help. For example, she plans additional opportunities for children to listen to stories and enjoy singing sessions to help them catch up with other children's speaking skills. The childminder makes good use of her garden to provide a range of activities for children who prefer to learn and play outdoors. For example, she provides children with chalk and water to practise their early writing skills. The childminder successfully helps children to express their own ideas. She encourages children to creatively make use of a range of craft materials to make different people and animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children understand about acceptable behaviour. She builds children's confidence and self-esteem. For example, she offers praise and encouragement when children help with daily routines, such as tidying up or preparing for mealtimes. Children settle well with the childminder and look to her for comfort and support; they seek reassurance from her when visitors arrive. The childminder provides healthy meals and helps children to develop an interest in a healthy lifestyle. For example, she speaks enthusiastically about the different fruits and vegetables she offers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including the move to school. Younger children learn to make their needs known and to develop their physical skills. Older children continue to build their vocabulary and to recognise familiar words. All children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. They learn to be helpful, independent, tolerant and respectful. For example, children work together cooperatively, such as to fill containers with sand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278798 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1054822 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. She operates all day, Monday to Thursday, throughout the year.

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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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