Childminder EY475601

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 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 development. They learn effective physical, communication and social skills, and are well prepared to move on to their next stage of learning.  The childminder offers precise feedback to parents about their children's development and makes good use of her partnerships, such as in sharing information and suggestions to support learning at home.  Children participate in a range of exciting activities and have an active say in making decisions together. They show high levels of concentration and attention in activities of their own choosing, and persist with the challenges that the childminder presents.  The childminder successfully monitors and manages risks. She readily identifies and keeps hazards to a minimum, and teaches children how to manage some risks appropriately as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend opportunities for children to learn more about healthy living practices, such as why it is important to be clean and healthy.  The childminder does not make use of what she already knows about individual children and their backgrounds, such as to help them learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

 build further on children's understanding of the importance of healthy practices and how this contributes to good personal welfare  help children discover more about one another, including how they fit into the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during daily play routines.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity together.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively communicates with parents and makes sure they understand the progress of their children's development. She makes accurate evaluations of her provision and reflects on the views of others. For example, she regularly asks parents to complete questionnaires and uses this to identify areas for further improvement. The childminder has continued to develop her knowledge and skills following her registration. For example, she has attended training sessions to develop her teaching practices. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands local child protection procedures and keeps up to date with their guidance, in order to keep children safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out about what children can do and need help with from the very start, and effectively monitors their ongoing progress. For instance, she offers appropriate support and challenges as they play, to help extend their existing skills. The childminder works closely with those involved in children's learning to make sure she clearly understands their needs. The childminder is well organised and conscientious, and meets children's specific needs very well. She makes sure that she has considered children's learning needs when providing different play activities. For example, she plans children's daily play routines well, and is prepared to respond to their interests, to keep them motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they are confident. They choose activities for themselves and show good attention to a range of play experiences. The childminder supports children to be aware of their emotions, including how their actions may affect others. She teaches good social skills, such as turn taking and listening to one another in conversation. Overall, the childminder meets children's health and care needs well. For example, she offers a range of healthy food and drinks, and knows how to respond to accidents or emergencies appropriately. Children have plenty of daily fresh air and exercise, such as choosing to play in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good physical skills. For example, they show good coordination and handling skills as they build with construction toys. Children develop early literacy skills needed for school. For example, while they play, they notice letters and numbers in the environment and on toys, and enjoy recognising and practising writing their names. They have good communication and language skills. For example, they are able to follow instructions, and listen and respond well in conversations. Children focus for long periods of time on their favourite activities and are able to choose activities for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475601 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 975694 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care all year round, between Monday and Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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