Childminder EY470133

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2017 9 June 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 is enthusiastic in her role. She shows ambition and determination to provide a good-quality service. She has taken effective steps to make improvements. For example, since the last inspection, she has successfully increased children's understanding of different communities, places and people.  Children make good progress in the areas of learning. They show a keen interest in the activities provided. The childminder uses demonstrations, instructions and questioning successfully to help children learn.  The childminder effectively develops children's language skills and an enthusiasm for books. For instance, she reads stories with animation and enthusiasm, engages in conversation and models new words.  The childminder has turned her home into a stimulating and welcoming environment where children can learn and flourish. Children are happy in the childminder's care. They receive good care and guidance as they learn to share, take turns and play with

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This provision is good

others.  The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and other settings that the children attend. These partnerships successfully support children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside.

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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

 strengthen the range of learning opportunities and resources for children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a range of indoor learning activities.  The inspector viewed documentation, including policies and records of children's learning experiences and outcomes.  The inspector carried out observations with the childminder. Discussions were held about her practice and how well children learn and develop.  The inspector examined procedures for safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations of herself and the children. She strives to ensure that all children do as well as they can. The childminder keeps up to date with early years requirements. For example, she gains new knowledge by reading important documentation. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and is well informed about safeguarding issues. She knows the action to take should she ever have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to help ensure that children are safe in the setting and while going out in the community.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes careful observations to assess children's skills. She uses assessment information well to plan activities to meet the interests and needs of individual children. The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting activities to challenge and inspire them. She gives the development of children's communication and language skills good attention. Children have access to attractive books and storytelling. The childminder provides numerous opportunities for children to handle construction kits. She encourages learning of number in many activities. For example, children had great fun designing and building a model zoo. They successfully counted and named the small toy animals they placed in the enclosures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for the children. She establishes a strong rapport with them. The childminder responds well to the children's emotions and feelings. For example, she engages positively with them and provides encouragement and praise to support their learning. Children are taught to show consideration and kindness to others. They are developing good social skills when learning and playing together. Children's positive relationships with others and their good behaviour support their learning well. The childminder establishes good hygiene routines and children enjoy healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. They make good gains in developing communication and language skills. For example, they describe the characters in a story and talk about their families. Children use construction kits to design and build enclosures for toy zoo animals. They show increasing coordination and control in handling items and materials. Children apply counting skills well, such as when they arranged toy zoo animals. They are beginning to use the language of size, for example, 'the giraffe is tall'. Children develop a good understanding of different people, places and festivals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470133 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1069844 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, all year round except for family holidays and bank 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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