Childminder EY381619

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 20 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 has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, children now use a range of resources to develop their early writing skills.  Children are happy and settle quickly into the care of the childminder and her assistant. They form close attachments and this helps to support their self-esteem and emotional well-being.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. She shares information regularly to ensure continuity in children's care and to promote their good learning. Children make good progress.  Children behave well. The childminder and her assistant set a good example through their gentle and considerate manner towards the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder and her assistant do not give children sufficient time to think and respond to questions or to develop their own ideas and solve problems.  Although the childminder assesses children's development, she does not always use her findings to plan consistently for children's next steps to help them make even better progress.

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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

 increase opportunities to challenge children's thinking and encourage them to solve problems and share their ideas  place a sharper focus on planning more precisely for children's next steps in learning to help them make even better progress.

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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 observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of what would concern them about a child's welfare. They know the procedures to follow to help keep children safe. The childminder takes advantage of networking opportunities to review her practice and to make changes in her provision for children's learning and care. She considers her strengths and where to make improvements. The childminder ensures both herself and her assistant have opportunities for professional development, to further extend their knowledge and skills. For example, they have completed training which helps them to promote equality and diversity within the setting. The childminder regularly shares children's achievements and progress with parents, to help them support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant create a warm and welcoming environment where children are keen to play and learn. They help children learn to listen and engage in discussions, control their physical movements and cooperate with others. For example, children work together to create a large railway scenario using a good range of models and tracks. The childminder provides children with opportunities to meet with other children and develop their social skills. For example, when they visit toddler groups or meet with other childminders.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of how to stay safe and to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, she reminds children to take extra care when cutting their fruit with a knife. Children know they need to sanitize their hands. For instance, before eating and after toileting. This helps to promote children's understanding of healthy hygienic practices. The childminder and her assistant help the children learn to be considerate and respect others. For example, children manage taking turns well when they play dominoes and with minimal support. Children develop good independence and self- awareness. They confidently make choices in their play, and play both independently and with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working within the stages of development typical for their age. Children develop good personal, social and emotional skills and confidence in their abilities. Older children concentrate well, extending their physical skills and hand-to-eye coordination as they make greeting cards using a variety of materials. Younger children engage well in imaginative play. For example, as they cuddle and care for dolls. Children gain the skills they need for their future learning and in readiness for the move on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381619 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1071056 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives with her husband, who acts as her assistant, in Jordans Village, Beaconsfield. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 4.

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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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