Childminder EY428223

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2016 6 November 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 recommendations raised, demonstrating a good capacity for further improvement.  Children are very happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They have formed close attachments with her and she helps to support their self-esteem and emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder makes good use of children's assessment information to identify possible gaps in their learning. She plans stimulating activities that help children to make good progress in all areas of learning.  Partnerships with parents and other settings are good. The childminder regularly shares information to help to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder asks questions in quick succession, or provides the answers to questions immediately, without giving children the time they need to formulate their thoughts and responses.  The childminder does not fully take the views of parents and children into account, to build on her good systems of self-evaluation and further improve the provision.

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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 the time children need to think before answering questions, in order to help support their thinking and speaking skills even more  develop ways to encourage parents and children to share their ideas and contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility in keeping children safe. She understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. The childminder implements secure procedures to keep children safe on outings and when they walk to and from pre-school and other settings. She regularly shares children's achievements and progress with parents, to keep them informed and offer a joint approach to children's development. The childminder uses good opportunities for professional development to further extend her knowledge and skills, and to improve the care and learning she provides for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder supports children's learning through play and provides a wide range of exciting and interesting activities for children to enjoy. All children develop their physical skills well, for example, as they climb up onto the slide and run around the garden. Children enjoy singing rhymes and songs with the childminder. They know the words and actions to songs and participate enthusiastically. The childminder encourages children's early reading, writing and mathematical skills well. For example, she encourages children as they use chalks to make marks and draw on the patio and to count during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed strong, trusting relationships with the childminder and show that they are happy in her care. The childminder reminds children to use good manners, and to share and take turns. Minor disagreements between children are managed sensitively and successfully. Children are offered lots of encouragement and praise, helping them to build their confidence and self-esteem. They are enthusiastic and eagerly choose what they would like to do from a wide range of learning opportunities and resources. They attend local groups and different places of interest in the local community to help them develop good social skills. The childminder uses her daily routines and activities to encourage children's independence well. For example, children learn to wash their hands and put on their own shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are active, excited and eager to learn, and are keen to play and explore. For example, children count enthusiastically with the childminder as she cuts up fruit for lunch. They are developing independence and manage tasks for themselves effectively and appropriate to their ages. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428223 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1059011 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the village of Wing, close to Leighton Buzzard and Aylesbury. She operates her service on Tuesday to Friday each week, from 7.30am to 5pm, for most of the year, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides overnight care.

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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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