Childminder EY484943

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 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

 The childminder's teaching skills are effective. She helps children to make good progress in their learning. Children develop well and gain a good range of skills that prepare them for their move to school.  Children settle well, are confident and play happily in the childminder's care. The childminder is sensitive to their needs and offers them plenty of praise, comfort and reassurance as they play.  The childminder makes accurate observations of children's needs and provides them with challenge during their play. She regularly reviews their development and shares her assessments with parents.  The childminder has developed her knowledge and skills since she first registered as a childminder. She reflects upon her practice and makes changes that benefit children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not raise children's awareness of what makes them unique. For example, she misses some opportunities to use what she knows about children's backgrounds and home lives to share their similarities and differences.

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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

 create more opportunities to help children value and celebrate their individual backgrounds to enhance their understanding of what makes them similar and different to others.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and regularly reviews her practice. She has a clear and concise plan for further developments and made improvements since registration. For example, she has put resources in low-level cupboards so young children can easily access them and make choices about what they want to do. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned for children's safety and how to follow local child protection procedures. The childminder assesses her home, for example, for hazards and minimises risks to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out from parents what children can already do and what they need help with when they start attending. She sets appropriate levels of challenge in their play. For example, she gives plenty of support to children who are learning English as an additional language to help them build good communication and language skills. The childminder joins in with children's play and shows strong teaching skills. For example, she encourages children to name shapes and count aloud as they take turns during a board game. The childminder observes children's skills carefully and shares the progress they make with their parents, which helps them to extend learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong relationships with parents and children from the start. She gets to know children very well, and children settle in quickly. The childminder provides a range of interesting activities and makes sure that children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical and social skills. For example, she visits the local woodland areas with children to exercise and explore the natural world, and playgroups so they can play with other children of their age. The childminder builds upon children's self-esteem and confidence well. For example, she encourages them to give things a go for themselves and helps them manage their personal needs independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's communication and language skills are good. They learn new words rapidly and build on their existing vocabulary. Children learn how to use tools in play, such as for craft and at mealtimes. They persist when finding things difficult, such as counting or recognising shapes, and show great enthusiasm and motivation to learn. Children develop good creative and expressive skills. For example, they are imaginative and use props and real-life resources to engage in pretend play. Children develop a good range of skills that prepare them emotionally for moving to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484943 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1001251 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 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 Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers childcare each weekday from 7.30am until 6.15pm, during school term time.

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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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