Childminder EY458174

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2016 15 February 2016

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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 establishes good links with parents, who help her to understand the learning needs of children from the very start of care arrangements. She plans interesting activities for children to extend their learning. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Parents comment on the variety of activities the childminder offers and the good level of information they receive, which helps them to continue learning with children at home.  The childminder helps children to learn about good hygiene. She makes sure that children hear strong messages and have the resources they need to develop good hygiene habits.  The childminder talks with children about their lives and celebrates important events with them. She helps children understand their own qualities, and embrace and value each other's differences and similarities.  The childminder encourages parents to share their thoughts about the setting. She uses

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This provision is good

this feedback and her assessments to evaluate teaching practice and identify further improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to learn more about how things work, particularly to support their understanding of technology.  The childminder does not provide enough experiences for children to be more creative, with particular regard to exploring music, such as different rhythms and sounds.

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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

 provide a fuller range of experiences to help children investigate technology and how things work  increase opportunities for children to be more creative, with particular regard to exploring music, to extend their interests further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's developmental records, the childminder's key policies and procedures, and self-evaluation.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings.  The inspector took account of children's and parents' views through discussions during the inspection, and by sampling questionnaires and written feedback comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes useful partnerships with parents and others who work with children. She exchanges developmental information well. Her processes to monitor children's development are thorough and enable her to plan activities effectively to match children's learning needs. The childminder keeps herself up to date with childcare issues, such as through research, which has helped her improve how to manage behaviour more effectively. For example, she talks to children about feelings, including why some behaviour is unacceptable, and offers rewards for good behaviour. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is observant and listens to children's concerns. She understands her responsibility to ensure children's safety, including how to follow her safeguarding procedures. The childminder's thorough assessment of her provision and her strong partnerships are helping to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses encouraging language, and she explains and shows children effectively how to do the activities to support their play. For instance, she models how to move shapes around a maze and encourages children to have a go. The childminder engages children well in conversation. She listens and responds to their questions, and is skilful in questioning them to broaden their experiences. The childminder supports children's counting skills well, and she encourages children to name colours and shapes, for example, while they play with coloured pasta. She supports them to use their hands and wrist muscles, such as to scoop pasta up, and models how to thread pasta on a piece of string.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure children settle well and feel safe. She encourages children to play with others. For example, she engages children together while playing to help them build relationships. The childminder encourages children to be aware of danger and supports them as they gain a sense of safety; for instance, when learning about road safety. The childminder successfully encourages children to learn new skills to help them become independent. For example, children learn to eat with a knife and fork, and they manage buttons and zips. She offers lots of opportunities for children to make choices and be active during play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain self-esteem and are successful in building relationships with others. They learn to count and to understand mathematical language. They build confidence in their speaking skills. Children are active and enthusiastic in their games and develop the necessary skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458174 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1057932 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 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a home-based qualification in childcare.

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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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