Childminder EY366238

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2017 11 November 2014

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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 forms strong bonds with the families. Parents feel that the childminder is committed to the individual development of their children.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. Children make good progress in their learning. They concentrate well and develop strong listening skills.  The childminder has made strong bonds with the children. They feel secure and safe, as she teaches them to respect each other. She helps children to understand the importance of taking turns and being kind to one another.  Children develop a good understanding of their local community and the wider world. For example, they visit local shops, libraries, parks and explore woods.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate lapsed very recently and, despite booking onto another course in advance of this expiring, the course has been cancelled unexpectedly on two consecutive occasions. This breach in requirement also relates to the Childcare Register.  Occasionally, children do not have many opportunities to enhance their interest in different materials and resources to extend their play even further.  At times, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities to enhance children's mathematical language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a relevant paediatric first-aid certificate. 14/03/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 explore ways to increase children's use and understanding of mathematical language further  offer children a broader range of resources to explore, in particular to extend their sensory play opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector sampled documentation that the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any welfare concerns about a child in her care. She is confident in evaluating her service. She seeks the views of children and parents and regularly updates her knowledge, such as through further research and training to help improve her practice. For example, while waiting to undertake a first-aid course, which has been rescheduled, she has taken positive steps to remain up to date in her knowledge of emergency first aid. She has completed a brief online refresher course to bridge this short gap and ensure there is no impact on children's safety. The childminder has established strong partnerships with other agencies, such as nurseries and local schools that children attend, to provide consistent levels of care and support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a wide variety of resources and activities that are challenging and reflect children's current interests. For example, at the inspection, young children became absorbed in connecting a variety of construction pieces together. The childminder encouraged them to name the colours and she asked questions, repeating words to help children develop their communication skills. The childminder supports children's language development skilfully. She talks to children to help them understand their actions and extends their vocabulary. For example, as young children play with dolls, she points out different parts of the face on the doll and then on the child.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to gain a thorough understanding of children's needs, routines and developmental stages from the start. She provides close support, reassurance and consistency to encourage children's well-being and happiness. The childminder praises children warmly to raise their self-esteem and confidence, and to help them value their own achievements. Children have exciting opportunities to exercise and learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they climb on ropes, play ball games and plant vegetables in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the necessary skills for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to school. They develop good independence in managing tasks at an early age, such as feeding themselves. They are confident to communicate their needs and feelings clearly. Children learn good social skills, such as sharing toys with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366238 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1070946 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and she lives in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. She works all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for some family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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