Childminder EY499131

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 Not applicable

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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 shows a superb commitment to her own professional development. She continually evaluates the different areas of her provision and considers what she wants to know to help identify her own training needs and make further improvements. The quality of her teaching is developing rapidly.  The childminder uses opportunities to introduce mathematical language to children as they play. For instance, she numbers plant pots and models words to describe position, numbers and quantity as children use them to play 'skittles'. Children develop a strong basis for later success, such as in learning to add and subtract in readiness for school.  The childminder consistently encourages children to take small steps towards increasing levels of independence and responsibility. For example, children learn to put on and take off their own boots and place them at the side of the doorway so they are not a

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This provision is good

trip hazard.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses every available opportunity to enhance children's language, social and physical skills through play-based activities. Outcomes are consistently good. Children are well- prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to explore their interests in nature and living things are not yet fully developed.

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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 varied play opportunities already in place, to extend children's interest in the natural world further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed, listened to and talked with children as they played indoors and during outdoor play.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and reviewed written communication from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made a very good start to her childminding business. She sets herself high standards and is thorough and professional in all her preparation. For example, she underpins her practice with clearly presented policies and procedures that parents can access at any time. The childminder keeps her practice up to date through a variety of sources and professional networks. This is particularly important as she works with children and liaises with professionals from three different local authorities. The childminder knows how to recognise and respond appropriately to child protection concerns, whether she is at home or out in the community. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully plans activities that capture the children's individual interests, such as water play or construction using toy diggers. Toddlers enjoy experimenting with different materials and practise pouring handfuls of these onto different trucks, trailers and scoops. Older children investigate capacity and properties in different ways, such as by working out which materials float or sink. The childminder accurately monitors and evaluates the progress each child makes. She quickly identifies the next steps in children's learning and swiftly shares this information with their parents. Children are happy and suitably challenged with good levels of continuity in their care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

From the outset, the childminder listens carefully to parents and identifies children's care routines, preferences and achievements. Children eat healthily and sleep in comfort at times to meet their individual needs. They quickly develop a trusting and secure relationship with the childminder who is very responsive and caring. The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour. She has clear boundaries and a sensitive approach, appropriate to children's age and stage of development. Children learn to moderate and adapt their behaviour to enjoy different situations and different people. The childminder encourages children to share their thoughts and to make choices. She treats their ideas with respect. Children are confident to try out new ideas and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress in their learning and are well prepared for their next adventures in the community, including school. Children listen carefully to rhymes, music and storytelling. They share their ideas politely and eloquently, sing joyfully and express themselves with increasing confidence and ability. Children enthusiastically acquire and practise new skills. For instance, they add the initial letter of their name onto paintings, recognise other letters from seeing their names in writing and practise chalking letter formations. Children imagine they are shopkeepers and count items and money, building on their early mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499131 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1044883 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder works each weekday for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant level 5 qualification.

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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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