Dowsett, Barbara Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2018 11 December 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

 Children are well cared for, happy and safe. They enjoy their time with the kind and caring childminder and have fun as they learn through play. Children are given plenty of attention and the childminder involves herself in their play. They feel comfortable in her care, supporting their emotional well-being successfully.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the needs and interests of children in her care. She provides a wide range of age-appropriate activities to help all children make good progress.  Children become confident communicators. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations and uses a good range of questioning techniques to promote children's thinking skills.  Children's physical development is promoted well. The childminder provides opportunities for them to enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. She organises regular outside activities, such as visits to the library and groups.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start attending.  The childminder does not focus sharply enough on her professional development to raise the quality of her provision to the highest level.

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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

 build on the range of information gained from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start, and use this information to further support children's learning and development from the outset  extend the focus on professional development to raise the good-quality teaching to the next level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regard to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible indicators of abuse or neglect, and knows the procedures to follow to report any possible concerns. Risk assessment procedures are effective. The childminder places a strong focus on keeping children safe in the home and on outings. The childminder carries out a range of checks prior to children arriving to ensure her home is free from hazards. The childminder monitors her provision well, overall. She reviews the activities and experiences she provides for children, ensuring they reflect their interests. The childminder keeps abreast with changes. For example, she regularly gleans information from other childminders and completes online training. The childminder constantly talks to parents and knows they are happy with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She observes them as they play and is able to use the information gained to plan their next steps in learning. Each child has a tracker book which the childminder uses to assess where they are in their development and to identify any gaps in their learning. She shares information about children's progress with parents and sends messages and photographs of children engaged in activities. The childminder completes the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. She provides parents with a copy of the summary for their children's health visitor. Children enjoy using their imagination as they pretend that chairs placed in a row and a cardboard box are a bus. Children develop their creative skills as they use different shaped coloured paper to make a collage picture of a house. Children enjoy group games and take turns to pull carrots out of a toy before the rabbit pops out. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

utilises opportunities well to promote mathematical language for children. She challenges them to see who can count the number of carrots they have.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's needs and routines very effectively. She shares information with parents about their children's daily activities and care routines. The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development. Children develop healthy lifestyles. Parents provide children with their meals, and the childminder offers healthy snacks and regular drinks throughout the day. The childminder teaches children good personal hygiene routines. Children know they must wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children are confident and sociable. They behave well, learn to share and take turns. The childminder offers good support as children learn to understand and talk about their own feelings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. Children develop their counting skills well and learn to recognise shape, colour and size. Children grow in confidence, learn to communicate and build friendships with others. Children enjoy reading books and singing songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141595 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1070322 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Olney, Buckinghamshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate 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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