Childminder 140533

Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date 2 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has further encouraged children to help themselves to toys and resources. Children also benefit from the addition of more resources and activities to support them in learning about diversity in the world. n The childminder plans activities and experiences that incorporate themes and children's individual interests. The children benefit from many worthwhile learning opportunities in their local community and enjoy using public transport to go farther afield. n Children develop good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder. n The childminder is very enthusiastic. She monitors the success of her childminding service and she is keen to build on her existing good skills to benefit outcomes for children further. For example, she attends training, reads articles, and shares information with other childcare professionals.

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The provision is good

n The childminder takes account of parents' views through questionnaires and discussions. Parents state they are very pleased with the good progress their children make and they enjoy receiving photographs of their children having fun during their day.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder tracks children's progress, this is not as precise as it could be, to support children's learning fully.

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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

n track children's learning even more precisely to show clearly the progress they make over a length of time.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder places great importance on children's safety and well-being. She carries out thorough risk assessments for her home and outings. The childminder helps children to learn about their own safety. For example, children recall that they must sit still on buses and trains, and talk about practising the fire drill and road safety. The childminder has comprehensive knowledge of her responsibility to follow correct child-protection procedures and to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She assesses children's learning and keeps parents well informed about their child's good progress. The childminder gives parents ideas for activities to promote further their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She sensitively joins in children's play while allowing them to take the lead. They have uninterrupted times to play and explore at their own pace. The childminder skilfully asks questions and provides appropriate challenges for children. This helps them to acquire the language skills and determination they need to reach the next steps in their learning. Children have a good understanding of mathematics and use their imaginations well. For example, they confidently count, explore shapes and sizes, and identify colours as they create flowers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops close relationships with children and they are confident and happy in her care. The childminder has consistent boundaries for behaviour that support children to learn right from wrong. The children are kind and considerate, for example, they offer younger children their water bottles. The childminder helps children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children develop good physical skills. For instance, they play bat-and-ball games, and enjoy outings to pre-school groups, parks and woods. The childminder encourages children to talk about foods that are good for them. Children learn about their own beliefs and those of other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners. They listen attentively to stories and enjoy exploring rhyming words. Children hold a pencil comfortably to write. They have good independence and self-care skills. For example, they choose resources for themselves and put on their shoes to play outdoors. Children develop their creative skills as they carefully stick a variety of materials onto their collage. They develop good skills that prepare them for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140533 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10061990 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 2 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered 2000. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year. She receives funding for the provision of free nursery education to children aged three years.

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Registers

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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