Childminder EY467835

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2018 23 April 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children form strong links with the childminder. They are clearly extremely happy and confident in the childminder's nurturing care.  Children's communication and language skills are fostered very well. The childminder is adept at engaging children in two-way conversations. She shows them that she values their comments, giving them confidence to express their ideas.  The childminder has developed very close working relationships with parents, who praise her for the fantastic activities and detailed communication.  The childminder provides children with a diverse range of activities that closely reflects their individual preferences and interests. As a result, children are highly engaged and motivated to learn.  Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder is an exemplary role model and expertly teaches young children to share their toys and take their turn.  The childminder has a superb range of resources indoors and outside that is efficiently

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This provision is outstanding

organised to enable children to make choices and follow their interests.  The childminder evaluates and monitors all aspects of her provision very well. She seeks the views of parents, children and other practitioners to help her continue to enhance her teaching practice.

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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

 continue to make the most of professional development opportunities that help to enhance the already exemplary teaching skills still further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them.  The inspector observed the children indoors and outdoors. She spoke to them and the childminder.  The inspector evaluated the activities with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching and children's learning.  The inspector took account of parents' views.  The inspector looked at necessary documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and family members, and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the possible signs of child abuse. She is completely up to date with current procedures and keeps contact details easily available. The childminder makes comprehensive checks of her home to make sure all areas are completely safe for children to play. She works effectively with schools and other childcare providers to help her to fully complement children's learning elsewhere. The childminder is dedicated to her role. She identifies areas to improve her provision and targets professional development that will most benefit the children. For example, she is learning more about how young children acquire early language. She is keen to extend her knowledge still further to enhance her teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional understanding of child development. She is highly skilled at making the most of children's interests and aptitudes to promote their rapid progress. Activities are continually adapted and resources added to attract children's attention. For example, sun catchers and a fairy garden have been added to the outdoor environment for children to explore. Young children have an exceptional knowledge of letters and words. They confidently recognise the letters in their name and those of their friends. The childminder keeps meticulous records that help her to monitor the progress children make in their learning. She provides parents with a wealth of information about children's development, along with suggestions to support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder takes every opportunity to promote children's independence. She builds their confidence with praise as they feed themselves or find their coats and shoes. Highly effective settling-in procedures help the childminder to meet children's individual needs exceptionally well from the outset. Children's emotional well-being is nurtured very well. For example, the childminder cuddles children in their preferred way when giving bottles or preparing them for naps. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about their own and other communities. They have frequent walks around their local area and enjoy visits further afield to zoos, parks and play areas.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress in their learning, given their starting points. They are highly motivated and eager to learn. Young children develop an early interest in making marks, for example, as they roll toy cars over play dough and examine the tyre tracks. Large chunky chalks stimulate an interest in making big circles on chalkboards outdoors. Children excitedly capture toy fish from the water tray with nets, developing their physical coordination. They have fun counting cereal into balance scales to find out how many more they need to tip the scale.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467835 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1069683 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She provides her childminding service from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round, with the exception of one week at Christmas, bank holidays and family 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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