Childminder EY443691

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2016 10 October 2012

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation raised, demonstrating good capacity for further improvement.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities and uses effective teaching methods to successfully engage children. She offers plenty of encouragement for children's efforts and achievements. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem and children make good progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She completes regular assessments of children's learning and identifies next steps to support their development.  The partnership with parents and other settings that children attend is strong. The childminder has good systems in place to share information about children's progress, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give the same consideration to thoughtful planning of the outdoor environment as she does to the indoor environment. This means that children who prefer to learn outdoors do not always benefit from the same stimulating experiences.  Occasionally, the childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's language skills during activities.

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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

 use planning more effectively to extend children's learning outdoors, particularly for those who prefer to learn outside  provide a wider range of opportunities to further extend children's good language skills during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as assessments of children's learning, policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She has good procedures in place to assess and minimise risks to children. The childminder attends a range of relevant courses to further support her continued professional development. She evaluates the quality of the provision well and acts positively on the views of parents, such as those gained through questionnaires. The childminder uses her self-evaluation appropriately to reflect on her practice and to identify future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic learners. This is because the childminder prepares stimulating activities to capture their attention and extend their learning. For example, the childminder provides a range of musical instruments for children to explore. They listen to music and try to provide an accompaniment with great enthusiasm. The childminder supports children's early mathematical development well. For example, children count grains of rice, nuts and pasta as they put them into plastic bottles to make shakers. The childminder provides praise and encouragement as children try to throw and catch balls. As a result, children concentrate and persevere. The childminder completes clear assessments and observations of children's achievements. This helps her to identify and plan for any gaps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder calmly and consistently reinforces good manners and supports children to take turns with resources. She encourages children to be tolerant and thoughtful. There are well- established routines for play and for mealtimes, which contribute to the children's sense of well-being and self-confidence. Children learn how to keep healthy and manage their own personal hygiene routines well. The childminder takes children on a wide range of visits, where they have many opportunities to become physically active and learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in relation to their starting points. They are willing to try new things and are developing the capacity to learn in readiness for the next stage in their learning. Children independently dress themselves, and are encouraged to take responsibility, such as helping to prepare their lunch and tidying up after activities. They maintain concentration well and display very good social skills in relation to their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443691 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1059198 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Leighton Buzzard, in Bedfordshire. She provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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