Childminder EY499203

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 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 has high expectations for children's learning outcomes. The indoor and outdoor play environments are equally enticing. Children are very eager to join in the exciting activities and try new experiences.  The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of the environments used by children, to minimise potential hazards and to keep them safe and secure.  The motivated childminder continually reflects on her practice. The views of parents and the children are very important to her. For example, children take photographs to help them express the toys and activities they particularly enjoy at the childminder's home.  Parents' comments show that they hold the childminder in high regard. They praise her creative and fun approach to learning and the way she supports children's individual interests and needs.  The childminder drives improvement and keeps up to date with childcare issues to

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This provision is good

further enhance her good knowledge and skills. For example, she reads articles, uses websites, seeks support from the local authority and attends training.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to questions, to encourage them to consistently build on their learning.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to broaden children's understanding of other people's beliefs.

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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

 give children more time to think for themselves when responding to questions  extend children's further opportunities to learn about other people's beliefs beyond their own experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up-to-date with the latest legislation. She is confident in her knowledge of child protection, including the procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder raises children's awareness of their own safety, for example, by practising the emergency evacuation procedure and road safety. Effective assessment and the tracking of children's progress help the childminder to quickly identify where children are below expectations for their age. She provides good support to help them make consistent progress. The childminder works closely with parents and pre- school staff to establish a shared approach to complement children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of learning and development requirements and how to help children succeed in their learning. Overall, she uses very good teaching methods, such as suggesting, demonstrating and facilitating, during many worthwhile learning opportunities. For example, children are highly involved and use their imaginations making magic potions. Children listen attentively and follow the instructions of a spell as they add different quantities of the coloured potions together. They count and measure, and explore colour change as they fill containers. The childminder makes good use of pictures, for example, to help children understand the concept of 'half full' and 'full up'. Parents receive informative updates about their child's progress and the childminder shares ideas to further support their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively, helping them to feel safe and grow in confidence. They know what is expected of them and behave very well; children take turns, have a sense of right and wrong, and use good manners. Children learn about living a healthy lifestyle. For example, they help prepare nutritious meals and grow vegetables. Children extend their good large physical skills; for instance, they develop ball skills, ride and steer wheeled toys and balance on tyres. Many activities help them to develop good hand-to-eye coordination. For example, they weave twigs, grass and leaves, and hammer pegs into a pumpkin to make patterns with colourful rubber bands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their communication and literacy skills. Children hold conversations with each other and adults. They learn to hold a pencil for writing and they explore letters and the sounds they make. Children develop good independence; for example, they put on their shoes and make choices about toys and resources they use in their play. Children make good progress from their different starting points and the childminder helps to prepare them well for moving on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499203 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1044586 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2016 and lives in Stewkley, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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