Childminder EY356898

Inspection date 18 December 2018 Previous inspection date 15 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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This provision is good

n The childminder undertakes meaningful training that enhances her good knowledge and skills. Her recent training about phonics has enabled her to foster children's emerging literacy skills well and to support older children with their homework. n The childminder understands ways of supporting children's communication and language skills. Her gentle interactions help children to hear language and answer questions. The childminder pauses to allow children to think and respond to her effective questioning. She spends time reading children's favourite books to them, increasing the variety of ways that they hear language. n The childminder appreciates how changes in the routine can unsettle children. She spends time talking to children and uses play to distract them. This helps them to quickly settle and they are highly contented. n Children make good progress in their learning and are emerging into independent

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This provision is good

individuals who are eager to learn. n The childminder's current ways of encouraging parents' involvement in their children's learning are not highly effective. n The childminder has yet to establish regular exchanges of information with the other settings that children attend.

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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 enhance ways for parents to have more involvement in their children's learning n encourage more exchanging of information with the other settings that children attend, to provide children with even greater continuity in their learning.

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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 held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder undertakes regular training to remain up to date with safeguarding issues. She has a good understanding about the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has detailed information about her Local Safeguarding Children Board should she need to refer any concerns about children's welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder reviews her work and identifies areas for improvement. She has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the previous inspection and demonstrates a strong ability to continually build on the good quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses simple matching games to support children's mathematical development. They start to recognise shape and size as they complete craft activities and puzzles. The childminder plans activities that help young children to develop their small-muscles skills. Together, children and the childminder peel off stickers to create pictures. Children concentrate, carefully holding the stickers between their fingers, developing and strengthening their grip in readiness for using tools, such as pencils for writing. The childminder knows when to stand back and allow children to use their own ideas as they explore activities. When this happens, children use their increasing imagination, for instance, as they line up toy ponies and sort them into family groups. The childminder observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments of their development. This supports her in planning challenging activities that children enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has undertaken training to help her to support families with children's toilet training. This has enhanced her ability to support children to successfully reach this milestone. The childminder is attentive and intuitively meets children's personal needs. This helps children to feel comfortable and ready for learning. The childminder pays close attention to promoting children's good health. She ensures they have opportunities for exercise and activity each day and meals are balanced and nutritional. Children have close attachments to the childminder and are visibly happy to see her when they arrive in the morning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They are confident to ask for toys and activities they would like to play with and are able to play independently. Children are interested in the childminder's pet cats and are gentle and considerate of their feelings as they softly stroke them and offer them toys to play with. Children mix well in small and larger groups and are developing good social skills. They are developing the important skills they need to be ready for moving forward in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356898 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10062010 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 - 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Ivinghoe. The childminder offers care on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, during term time. The childminder occasionally operates in school holidays, by arrangement. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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