Childminder EY498238

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 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 is a warm and caring role model, who offers children an interesting and challenging environment for play and a broad range of learning experiences. For example, her outdoor area effectively supports children's interests and provides them with an exciting place to explore and become curious about the wider world.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's starting points and plans accurately for their next steps in learning. Children make good progress.  Children play contently. The childminder interacts enthusiastically and children engage well in their play. They have a warm bond with her. Children behave very well and show respect for each other. They show emotional security in the childminder's care.  The childminder uses her risk assessments, policies and procedures to support and guide children's safety, health and well-being. She helps children to gain awareness of

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This provision is good

their own safety and independence. For example, the childminder demonstrates to children the safe way to cut their banana using a plastic knife.  Parents are positive about the care their children receive. They state, for example, that their children 'gain the most from their experiences' and acknowledge that the childminder has a 'huge interest in their child's development and communication skills'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder's teaching skills are strong, sometimes she misses opportunities to enhance learning further, for example, by modelling ways for children to think, plan and problem solve independently, to ensure even more rapid 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

 build on teaching skills to enhance practice further with even more purposeful interactions to support how children make consistent progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children as they played.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her aims for activities and how she plans for children's next steps in learning.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's records.  The inspector spoke to the children. She read feedback from parents.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and how she updates her skills and knowledge.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated to her role and regularly reflects on her provision. For example, she meets with other childminders to share good practice, and sources and values the views of parents. Links with others sharing the care of children are well established. The childminder maintains effective partnerships with parents. She provides them with ideas for extending learning and development at home and keeps them up to date, such as through regular newsletters. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of all safeguarding matters. She knows how to protect children in her care. The childminder is keen to continually improve. For example, she embarks on training to enhance her skills and improve outcomes for children. The childminder passionately acknowledges a course that helped her understand more clearly the development stages and how to promote behaviour even more positively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to extend learning. For example, as younger children play with a toy postal worker car, she asks where they are going, to enhance children's communication. As children use a fishing net to catch toys floating in a bucket of water, the childminder warmly encourages them to count how many ducks and frogs, to broaden their mathematical awareness. The childminder makes focused observations of children's achievements. She confidently uses effective systems to monitor their development, act on any gaps identified and plan for children's next steps. She meets regularly with parents to share the progress their children make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is supportive of children's independence. For example, she encourages children to learn effective techniques to put on their own coats before going outdoors to play. The childminder is proactive in helping children lead healthy lifestyles. She offers a range of outings and regular opportunities to play and learn outside. She supports children and parents to ensure self-care routines are consistent at home and the setting. The childminder helps children to learn about difference, for example, with activities that promote sharing and turn-taking. She utilises diversity planning to broaden older children's awareness, such as through topics for deaf awareness and World Cultural Day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to learn. They develop physical skills as they practise kicking balls and gain dexterity as they play bat and ball games with the childminder. Children show interest in helicopters flying over. They eagerly notice wild birds sitting in the trees above and listen with interest to the call the birds make. Children build on their developing language as they play an I-spy game, sing songs and make noises of animals. They enjoy imaginative games as they hang washing on the line. Children are motivated and engaged in their play. They demonstrate readiness for the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498238 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1040889 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday, for most weeks of the year.

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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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