Childminder EY433629

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2018 30 June 2015

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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 uses every opportunity to help support children's language and communication skills. For example, as children play with animals she names them and encourages children to copy.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed of what their children have been doing and gives them regular updates on their children's development.  The childminder nurtures children and meets their individual needs well. Children are happy and content and show high levels of emotional well-being.  The childminder completes regular observations on children and monitors their development. She uses this information to identify any gaps in children's learning and implements plans to support them to progress further.  All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. They learn the skills they will need in the future. For

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This provision is good

example, they independently manage their personal care routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder intervenes in supporting children's learning too quickly and does not recognise when she should allow children to explore activities for themselves.  The childminder does not have a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour to help them to have a good understanding of what is expected of them.

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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 for children to explore activities for themselves to help support their learning further  develop behaviour management strategies further to provide children with a clearer message of what is expected of them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and considered the impact these have on their learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps the children in her care safe.  The inspector viewed documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child. She makes good use of networking opportunities with other childminders and completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. For instance, she has completed forest school training, to enable her to use the outdoor learning environment more effectively. The childminder has established effective partnership working with other settings. For instance, she shares information with the pre-schools children attend. This helps to ensure continuity of care and learning, and especially helps children who need additional support. The childminder is committed to continuously drive improvement. She regularly involves parents in evaluating practice to help develop her provision further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes them closely and gets to know them well. She supports their moving and handling skills, such as by providing opportunities for children to hammer nails into vegetables. During activities the childminder interacts well with children and encourages them to learn new skills. For example, she provides opportunities for them to use a rope as a hoist to pull up a bucket. Children quickly learn that by walking backwards holding the rope the bucket will rise, and by walking forwards the bucket will lower. The childminder makes good use of naturally occurring opportunities to provide children with new learning experiences. For example, she uses a child's interest in a toy tree to show him that the trees outside do not have any leaves on them as it is winter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is conscientious about keeping children safe. She regularly checks the environment and resources to make sure they are suitable for children to use. She encourages children to have a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know that they must check for vehicles before crossing the road. Children successfully lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks and have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise, for example, in the childminder's garden and in the local woods. The childminder helps children to understand and value the differences and similarities between themselves and others. For instance, children complete activities that encourage them to learn about different cultures and festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun as they learn and happily join in with activities. They develop the skills they need for their next stage in learning, including school. For example, they follow simple instructions and confidently complete tasks. They are inquisitive, such as when looking at books, and confidently match the toys animals with the pictures they see in the books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433629 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1095055 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates from 8am until 6.30pm on Monday, from 8am until 9am and 1.30pm until 6.30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and from 8am until 9am and 3.15pm until 5pm on Thursday and Friday, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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