Kimpton, Kathryn Kearey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2018 24 September 2015

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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 high expectations of children. She tracks their learning closely and uses the information she gathers well to help narrow any gaps. Children make good progress in their learning, given their individual starting points.  The childminder takes time to build positive relationships with children and gets to know them well. Children demonstrate they are happy and feel safe with the childminder. This supports their personal and emotional development well.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the care and learning their children receive.  The childminder is a positive role model. Young children behave well and use good manners.  Successful partnerships with professionals at other settings that children attend effectively support their continuity in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children enjoy being outdoors. However, the childminder does not consistently make sure that children who prefer to learn outdoors have opportunities to enhance their early reading skills even further.  The childminder does not consistently support children's growing language and vocabulary, to help maximise their learning to the highest level.

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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

 make better use of the outdoor environment to support the continuing good progress of children who prefer to play and learn outside  strengthen opportunities to help support children's growing language and vocabulary even more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows what signs or symptoms may indicate a child is at risk and knows whom to contact to share her concerns. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children, and works well with other professionals to reflect on all aspects of her practice. For example, she has increased learning opportunities to support children's growing interest in nature and the natural world. The childminder regularly completes training to continue to enhance her skills. She demonstrates a commitment to maintaining good levels of achievement and implements new knowledge learned. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning as they play. She uses her findings to plan for children's interests and next stages in learning. Young children benefit from sensory activities. For example, they investigate the texture of sand and explore what happens when it passes through sieves and funnels. The childminder teaches children's early mathematical development well. For example, children count scoops of sand as they fill up their buckets. Children make independent decisions and add additional resources to their play. They develop their imaginations, for example, mimicking events at home and enjoying role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children settle quickly and develop secure bonds with the childminder. This helps to support children's self-esteem and their confidence in trying new activities. For example, children learn how to coordinate their movements when using the see-saw. Children have regular access to fresh air and play. They have many opportunities to enjoy outings in the local community, which helps them build an understanding of diversity and promotes healthy lifestyles. Regular visits to toddler sessions with larger groups of children help to build on their interaction and social skills. The childminder supports children's knowledge of the world and nature. For example, children show delight in feeding the rabbits and know to water their flowers to make them grow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes and are enthusiastic learners. They have good opportunities to make marks. This helps to support their development of early writing. Overall, children develop skills that support their readiness for nursery or school. Young children learn how to manage risks to keep themselves safe. For example, they carefully negotiate steps in the garden. They solve problems and successfully work out how to strap their 'babies' into the highchair.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398490 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1130525 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Wooburn Green, in Buckinghamshire, and is open five days a week, including before and after school. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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