Childminder EY344310

Inspection date 31 January 2019 Previous inspection date 9 October 2014

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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 understands her role and responsibilities well. She builds strong partnerships with parents and works effectively with them for the benefit of the children. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive. n The childminder provides a warm, calm and homely environment for children. Children show that they are happy and content in the childminder's care. n Children participate with enthusiasm in the interesting activities provided. The childminder provides good support, guidance and language to help children learn. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. n The childminder ensures that children receive a wide variety of experiences in her home and on outings. For example, she attends local groups with the children and plans trips to places such as the park and swimming baths. These help broaden children's knowledge of the wider world and help to extend their social skills and

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This provision is good

confidence as they meet with other adults and children. n The childminder does not regularly exchange information with staff at other settings that children attend. She does not always find out how children are progressing in order to support a more consistent approach to meeting children's developmental needs. n Although the childminder reflects on her general practice, she does not always keep self-evaluation up to date and make the best use of this to identify areas for even further improvement to help raise her setting to the highest standard.

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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 strengthen the partnerships with other settings that children attend in order to help gain more insight into each child's progress and develop a more consistent approach to their learning n focus self-evaluation more precisely on seeking further ways to continue to raise standards.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and looked at the resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written testimonials. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe and protected from harm. She has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder keeps up to date with early years requirements. She regularly meets with other childminders and attends training to help enhance her skills. The childminder takes positive action to make necessary improvements. For example, since the previous inspection, she has strengthened how mathematics is incorporated into activities. The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. For example, she seeks the views of parents and keeps them informed about their child's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations to assess children's skills and gains a clear understanding of their individual interests. She plans good opportunities for children to learn, for example, as they enjoy being creative. They happily make shapes in dough and explore sensory bottles. The childminder helps extend children's learning well, such as by encouraging them to count, and to recognise shapes and colours. She watches as young children explore and supports them to build on their interests to develop new skills. For example, as children made sensory bottles, they chose to fill and empty the containers and the childminder supported this new interest. Children smiled and showed delight as they practised this skill.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and stimulating environment where children learn, develop and flourish. Children play together cooperatively and show consideration for each other. They form very close bonds with the childminder and they show that they feel safe with her. The childminder follows children's home routines well and responds sensitively to their needs. For example, she knows when children are tired and hungry. The childminder ensures that children understand the importance of safe and healthy lifestyles. For instance, a high standard of cleanliness is maintained and children learn good hygiene practises. Children eat healthy food and take part in regular exercise, including outside play in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Young children show an increasing understanding of numbers, common shapes and mathematical language. For example, when building structures with building blocks, the childminder encourages them to count and use terms such as 'tall'. Children make good gains in their physical development. For instance, young babies have opportunities to practise sitting and young children develop coordination, for example when picking up craft materials and building blocks. All children learn about their own and other people's cultures, and understand the world in which they live. Children are well prepared for the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344310 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10069156 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 6 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year. She holds an appropriate 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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