Childminder EY292146

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 20 October 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 works hard to provide the best for children. The effective monitoring of children's achievements enables her to identify and swiftly close any gaps in their development.  The childminder observes children's progress regularly, assesses their skills and plans interesting experiences to promote their next steps in learning. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's development and progress and provides parents with ideas of how to support children's learning at home.  Children are confident and form strong attachments with the childminder. They show they are emotionally secure and settle quickly into the calm learning environment  The childminder risk assesses all areas of her home and outings highly effectively. This helps to minimise risks and ensure children are safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children who speak English as an additional language do not have enough opportunities to recognise and use their home language in the setting.  On occasion, the childminder does not adapt activities to reflect on the learning needs of younger children.

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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

 extend opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to recognise and use their home language in the setting  reflect on the individual learning needs of younger children, to maximise their learning and development.

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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 regularly refreshes her knowledge of child protection. She understands her responsibilities and has clear policies and procedures to follow if she is concerned about children's safety or welfare. The childminder completes research and attends network meetings with other professionals. She uses her new skills and knowledge to help improve the quality of her teaching and practice. The childminder frequently seeks the views of parents and reflects on her provision daily to make changes that benefit children. For example, she has enhanced learning experiences for children outdoors. The childminder gathers useful information from parents to help each child settle, and knows children and their families well. Parents comment positively about the care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children delight in learning about the world around them. For example, they eagerly fill up flowerpots with soil and show good coordination when planting seeds. Children demonstrate a growing understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, they explore volume and understand when their pot is half-full. Children enjoy being creative. For example, they confidently select different materials and make labels for their flowers. Older children learn to write their name and younger children show good pencil control and give meaning to their marks. The childminder joins in with children's play and listens carefully to their active conversations. She asks questions, repeats words clearly, and allows children time to think and speak.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She sets examples and gives gentle reminders of boundaries and expectations. Children behave well and show kindness and consideration to each other. For example, they help themselves to water when thirsty and offer drinks to others. The childminder develops children's confidence and social skills well. For example, she praises children's achievements and takes them on a range of outings in the local community. The childminder effectively promotes children's health and physical well-being. For example, children enjoy healthy snacks. They have daily access to the garden and thoroughly enjoy being active outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and learn to manage small tasks for themselves. For example, they put lids back on pens and help to sweep up sand. Children are happy and develop positive attitudes to learning. They enjoy listening to stories and show an early interest in reading. Children gain the essential key skills they need in readiness for starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292146 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1129137 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates her service for five days a week, all year. She holds a home-based 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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Telephone number

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