Childminder EY341008

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 17 June 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

 The childminder works effectively with other childminders in the local area. They share ideas, which help her to offer children a more stimulating range of experiences.  The childminder completes regular observations on children and monitors their development effectively. She uses children's individual starting points and next steps to plan challenging learning activities that help children to make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents fully informed and involved in their children's development, which helps them build on learning at home.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She has a consistently warm and caring approach. She offers children gentle guidance and praise, which helps to build good levels of emotional well-being.  Children behave exceptionally well and treat one another with respect.  Older children gain the skills they need for their next steps in learning, including school.

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This provision is good

For example, they complete projects and learn to recognise letters and their sounds during activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to make independent choices about their play to increase their engagement and enjoyment.  During some activities, the childminder misses opportunities to build on children's interests to help them think and find answers.

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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

 encourage children to make choices about their play to increase their engagement and enjoyment  create more opportunities for children to extend their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children in her care.  The inspector asked the childminder questions relating to children's development and welfare at appropriate times during inspection.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including the childminder's policies, procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector completed an observation of an activity alongside the childminder and evaluated the effectiveness together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with other settings that children attend, such as school. The shared approach helps to provide consistency for children's care and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the child protection procedures, which enables her to safeguard children. For example, she knows the indicators that a child may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas about right and wrong. The childminder evaluates effectively seeking the views of others. For example, she has introduced a homework club following suggestions from parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. She plans a variety of activities that help children learn about the world in which they live. For example, when children complete puzzles she talks to them about sea creatures. The childminder extends their learning by naming the animals that the children are less familiar with, such as squid and skate. The childminder places a focus on supporting children's mathematical skills. For instance, when using building blocks, she encourages younger children to count how many bricks it takes to build a tower. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For instance, she repeats words and uses simple sentences to help children develop their understanding of speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is vigilant of children's safety and regularly checks the environment to make sure the provision is suitable and safe. She has a good understanding of how to support children's health and physical well-being. For example, children enjoy regular exercise in the garden and the childminder takes them on trips to the local parks and woodland. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, children manage their personal care and make healthy food choices. They select fruits and vegetables at mealtimes and they drink water frequently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in preparation for their future learning, including school. They make independent choices about their play and are confident communicators. They build on their existing language skills, such as learning new words during conversations. Children play happily together and learn to share and take turns. They behave well. Children enjoy early mathematics. They learn to count and learn early addition and subtraction. For example, children move items out of baskets, counting until they are all gone.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341008 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1062021 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire. She collects children from the local school. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She cares for children from Monday to Friday, 7am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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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