Childminder EY391120

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 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

 The childminder supports parents in extending their children's learning, overall. For example, she uses newsletters to explain her activity planning, enabling parents to talk with their children about these and build on their knowledge.  The childminder makes good use of skills gained from her childcare qualification and of any new knowledge she gains from training. She now has a greater understanding of children's behaviour and offers children further support in learning to manage this.  The childminder makes practical use of her assessments of children to plan their next steps in learning. She ensures that activities appeal to children and motivate them. Children make good progress and are excited about their play.  Children gain a meaningful awareness of diversity. For example, they talk about the different types of schools and school uniforms in other countries.  Careful monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to quickly identify and

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This provision is good

address any potential gaps in their learning. She now offers younger children further opportunities that support them in joining words and speaking in sentences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently extend the opportunities to support children in fully developing their skills in solving problems as they encounter them.  The childminder does not always gather and use updates from parents about their children's development at home to fully inform her activity planning.

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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

 enhance the opportunities for children to develop their skills in thinking creatively and solving the problems they encounter during their play and discussions  extend the methods for parents to provide information about their children's learning and development at home and make further use of this to inform the planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes training and reads relevant documents to maintain a good knowledge of this area. She demonstrates a clear understanding of potentially negative influences on children's welfare and knows how to report any concerns to the relevant professionals. The childminder conscientiously evaluates her work and makes improvements. For example, additional outdoor resources and equipment mean that children now have further play and learning opportunities and enjoy using the childminder's garden each day. The childminder works well with other childcare providers. She shares assessment information with them so that children's care and learning needs are understood. She also offers children activities that build on what they have been doing at pre-school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the daily routines and the childminder uses these as a way of helping them to prepare for school. For example, children sing songs, participate in action rhymes and learn to take turns in discussions during daily group time. Children enjoy activities that support the development of their early writing skills. For example, they use their fingers to make patterns in foam and paint. They learn to hold tools and writing implements, such as crayons, brushes, sponges and paint rollers. The childminder makes good use of children's interests as one of the ways she helps them to build on their knowledge. For example, children's interest in dinosaurs is extended as they examine the features of model dinosaurs, talk about the different sizes and read associated books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to gain a thorough initial understanding of children's interests, needs and routines. Children settle well and quickly build secure bonds with the childminder. They naturally include her in their play and go to her for comfort and support. The childminder promotes children's physical development and their understanding of safety. For example, children develop balance and coordination as they learn to use the raised 'look-out post' in the garden. They understand why they need to allow each other space and use the steps and slide one at a time. Children enjoy looking at their learning journals. They eagerly remember the activities and note their progress as they look at photographs and examples of their work. This builds their confidence and supports them in developing a positive approach to play and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. They learn to select resources and to use these independently and to share them with others. Children enjoy activities that support their mathematical skills. For example, they learn to compare weights as they fill balance scales with soil, buttons and lentils.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391120 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1071148 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 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 2009 and lives in Prestwood, near Great Missenden. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification 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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