Childminder EY453303

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2016 19 March 2013

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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 and demonstrates good capacity for continuous improvement.  Children form close relationships with the childminder, who is attentive and responsive to their individual needs. Children settle quickly and are happy and confident in her care. She helps to support their well-being effectively.  The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's development. She uses her good knowledge of children to successfully identify and plan for their next steps in learning. Outcomes for children are good.  Partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend is strong. The childminder regularly exchanges information to help ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not take all opportunities to extend children's understanding of numbers and counting as they play, to extend their good mathematical skills.  The childminder does not regularly seek children's views as part of her good evaluation process overall, so that they can give their ideas for future developments.

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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 more opportunities to extend children's awareness of numbers and counting, to further develop their good mathematical skills  improve the good evaluation of practice further to include the views and suggestions of children, to help raise outcomes to a higher level.

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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, and 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the potential signs that may indicate a child is a risk of harm and she knows what to do should she have any concerns about the children in her care. She carefully assesses and minimises risks to children so that they can safely explore and play in their surroundings. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has reflected on her practice well overall. She has evaluated her strengths and where to make improvements, to effectively develop her service. She carefully tracks children's progress to quickly identify any gaps in learning and provide individual support to ensure children continue to make good progress. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills. She also meets with other childminders to share good practice and improve children's experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities that positively engages and supports children's learning. She knows the children well and plans activities that build on what they already know and can do. The childminder encourages children to enjoy looking at books. For example, children attentively listen to familiar stories, respond to the text and point to objects they recognise. The childminder asks a good range of questions to encourage children's thinking and language skills. She engages them in meaningful conversations and repeats new words for children to hear and repeat. Children's physical development is given good consideration. The childminder provides opportunities for children to spend time in the fresh air when they play in the garden or go for walks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed trusting and caring relationships with the childminder, who offers good praise and encouragement to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. Children show confidence in their own abilities and show determination and persistence in the activities they choose. They are offered healthy foods and follow appropriate hygiene routines such as washing their hands before meals. Children behave well and play safely. The childminder teaches children about keeping safe such as on outings. For example, they learn that at a road crossing, the red light mean stop and green means go.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They learn to listen and have good communication skills. They enjoy singing rhymes and songs and are becoming confident talkers. Children are developing independence and the ability to manage age-appropriate tasks effectively. All children are developing key skills to help them prepare for the next stages in their learning including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453303 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1063020 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 19 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates her service all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works after school on Mondays from 3pm to 6pm. She works during the day, from 7.45am to 6pm on a Tuesday and Wednesday, and from 7.45am until 4pm on a Friday.

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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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