Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Childminder report 9 Hilltop, Long Crendon, AYLESBURY, Buckinghamshire HP18 9AT

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Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 November 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n Teaching is exceptional. The childminder has an excellent understanding about how children learn. She is highly skilled at reshaping children's play into learning experiences of the very highest quality, which adds further to their enjoyment and involvement. n The childminder monitors children's progress very thoroughly. She quickly identifies and closes any gaps in learning. For example, she is very effective at closing any gaps in children's early speaking and listening skills. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She treats children with great courtesy and respect at all times. She shows children that their opinions matter and that she will always listen to what they say. n The childminder relishes opportunities to develop her very strong practice still further. She reflects fully on training that she attends and uses her enhanced skills to excellent effect. For example, she has developed her planning so that activities are fully

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The provision is outstanding

responsive to the immediate needs and interests of each child. n Children delight in the company of the childminder. Children show extremely high levels of well-being, confidence and independence for their age. n The childminder builds strong and meaningful partnerships with parents and staff at other settings that children attend. There is a very real sense that everyone is working together in the best interests of each child.

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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 continue to develop an even wider range of ways in which to reflect on and improve practice in order to maintain and build even further on existing outstanding practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and the children in the childminder's home and garden. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the learning that was taking place. n The inspector took account of parents' and children's views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid. n The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records and the childminder's qualifications and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is fully committed to providing care and education of the very highest quality. She regularly reviews and improves what she already does so well. For example, she has significantly improved how she presents resources to encourage children to make marks and develop their early writing skills. She has plans to develop her use of self-evaluation still further. Parents share a wealth of examples of how the childminder has helped them to support their child's learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of child protection issues and places the very highest importance on keeping children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her detailed assessments of each child's progress to continually deliver inspiring teaching. She closely observes what children are doing and listens to what they say. For example, when a child showed the childminder that they had drawn an 'egg', the childminder seized this interest to fully extend their knowledge. Together they looked at pictures of the child baking and then cracked eggs in to bowls together. The childminder used this opportunity to extend children's mathematical, communication and physical learning very skilfully. The childminder made equally effective use of a child's interest in a ball that was stuck in a tree. Together they worked out what to do, and tried out their ideas to reach the ball. When they succeeded in their plan they celebrated together with kicking and throwing games. This highly effective response to children's curiosity helps ensure that children develop a very positive attitude towards

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children go about their day with great purpose and delight. The childminder takes great care to present resources and activities in very appealing ways. Children respond by showing very high levels of engagement in what they do. The childminder makes children feel highly valued. For example, children beam with pride when the childminder thanks them for their help at mealtimes. They behave very well for their age. Children develop a strong understanding of the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. For example, they enjoy their snacks all the more because they have chopped the fruit and made the sandwiches themselves and then sat down to share their mealtime with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress and are extremely well-prepared for school and nursery. Any gaps in learning close quickly and children show skills and understanding beyond their years. For example, very young children show great control in using pencils and cutting tools. They learn to solve problems and to work cooperatively. They develop a very strong sense of themselves as valued and capable individuals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458870 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10071514 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 2 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the village of Long Crendon in Buckinghamshire. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification to level 3. She offers flexible care throughout the week, all year round.

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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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