Childminder EY408695

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 23 April 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 knows the children well and effectively plans and monitors their individual learning. Children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding about how to support the health and safety of the children. She minimises possible risks so that children are able to play safely.  The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources to support all areas of children's learning.  Children enjoy a variety of outings in their local community to further enhance their good learning opportunities. For example, to see the farm animals.  Children behave very well and they respond positively to praise and encouragement. They learn good manners, to be kind, share and take turns.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information to keep them informed about their children's activities, progress and the care provided.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents, to strengthen children's ongoing learning and development in the setting and at home.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help young children talk about themselves and people that are important to them.

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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

 take every opportunity to involve parents fully in their children's learning at home and in the setting  strengthen opportunities for younger children to talk about themselves and their families, so they value difference.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's family home and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with child protection training and changes in legislation. She has a good knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and action to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has a good understanding about how to support the health and safety of the children. She reduces possible risks so that children are able to play safely. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to reflect on what is working well and what needs to improve. She is committed to the continuous improvement of her service. For example, she seeks training opportunities to develop her skills. The childminder monitors children's progress to ensure there are no gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model to children and she provides a range of activities to capture children's interests. She uses good teaching methods, such as effective questioning to challenge children's ability to listen, speak and think. Children are creative and imaginative. For instance, they play musical instruments, paint, dress up and play with tea sets, dolls and cars. Children learn numbers, colours, shapes and sizes during everyday activities. For example, they post shapes and stack bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and develop good levels of emotional well-being through close relationships with the caring childminder. For example, they respond positively to praise to boost their self-esteem and cuddles for reassurance. Children learn good manners; for example, the childminder teaches and reminds them as they play. Children learn about good health and hygiene practices during the routine of the day. They develop good physical skills; for example, they learn to steer trikes, throw and kick balls, crawl, climb and slide. They develop smaller movements, for instance, as they shake flags, fit puzzles together and press buttons on toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children develop good social and personal skills, and begin to manage their personal care needs competently. For example, they help themselves to toys, fetch their shoes and feed themselves. Young children make good progress in their speaking and listening skills. For example, they respond to simple questions, hear and use new words, and enjoy singing songs and rhymes. Children enjoy early writing and early reading activities to strengthen their developing literacy skills. For example, young children use chalks and brushes with water to draw and make marks. Children acquire the knowledge and skills they need for the next stage in their education and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408695 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1054687 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She works from the family home in Bierton, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm for most of the year. She has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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