Childminder EY469253

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date 10 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 The childminder is motivated to develop her expertise, for example, recent training has helped her improve the quality of the learning experiences she offers children. She has a clear vision for improvement and continuous development. n The childminder works closely with the local authority adviser as part of her drive to improve the quality of her teaching, planning and assessment. The good progress children make is now well supported by the activities she plans. n The childminder nurtures children's physical and emotional development well. She offers children effective support to develop good independence and self-care skills. Children settle quickly and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. n Children have good opportunities to make choices and direct their own learning. For example, children choose the toys they want to play with, which helps to support their independence and engagement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is still in the process of embedding her programme of professional development to focus on expanding her knowledge and skills even further. n Occasionally, the childminder does not take all opportunities to extend younger children's understanding of numbers and counting as they play, to extend on their good mathematical skills.

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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 build on the programme of training and professional development to help more precisely target the development of knowledge and skills n provide more opportunities to extend younger children's awareness of numbers and counting, to further develop their good mathematical skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents. n The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning and looked at a range of other documents, including policies, procedures, and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of children in her care. She has acted on the advice of the local authority to address weaknesses identified at the last inspection. For example, she has updated her risk assessment procedures to ensure that resources and equipment are suitable and safe for children to use. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that she meets the needs of individual children. Parents comment very positively about the service she provides. The childminder takes advantage of networking opportunities with other professionals to review her practice and to make changes in her provision for children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and uses appropriate questions and explanations to support their developing understanding and skills. For example, children are delighted when they discover that musical instruments make different sounds. The childminder supports their early language development well. For example, children begin to recognise the names of foods as they use role-play food and resources to make tea. Children repeat words and build on their vocabulary. The childminder interacts with children in a positive way. She provides lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to support children's confidence in their own abilities and raises their self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed trusting and caring relationships with the childminder. They clearly enjoy the time they spend with her and show increasing confidence in their play and learning. The childminder encourages children to undertake simple tasks, such as helping to tidy away toys. This helps them to gain a sense of responsibility. The childminder provides opportunities that encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She supports children's physical health effectively. For example, she provides daily outdoor play on outings to local toddler groups or the park. This also helps children to experience new opportunities, engage in their local community and develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of learning. Children are curious and keen to play alongside the childminder. They have a positive attitude to learning. Younger children are learning to persevere with tasks and sustain good concentration during activities. All children learn skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469253 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10079488 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Aylesbury, 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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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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