Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 21 March 2019 Previous inspection date 23 February 2016

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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 motivated childminder knows the children very well. She is particularly skilled at planning activities linked to their interests, to help them reach their next steps in learning. This excites their curiosity and supports their ability to concentrate. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has gathered more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they start. This helps her to plan quickly and more effectively for children's learning. The childminder offers a wider range of opportunities for children to explore the natural world around them. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She identifies areas to develop and respects the views of parents and children. The childminder strengthens her good knowledge and skills, to offer the children new learning experiences. For example, through training, reading childcare articles and working with the local authority and

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This provision is good

other childminders. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares ideas to help parents build on their children's learning at home. Parents are complimentary about the quality of care and education the childminder provides. n Children respond with enthusiasm to the consistent praise and encouragement they receive. They use good manners and learn to share and take turns. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children understand similarities and differences between themselves and others. n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend children's understanding of numbers, colours and shapes.

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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 develop children's understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others n strengthen children's understanding of numbers, shapes and colours.

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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. 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

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She closely monitors their progress to help her swiftly identify where they may require extra support or challenges. The childminder shares her assessments of children's progress with parents and other professionals, as required. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. She completes regular training and understands the need to protect children, such as from extremist views. The childminder takes steps to minimise possible hazards, to help ensure the environments used by the children are safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching methods. She helps to facilitate children's play and makes suggestions to encourage their ideas. For example, she gives clear instructions to help them pick up plastic ducks with fishing nets. The childminder encourages children to strengthen muscles in their hands for writing. This is illustrated as they squeeze bottles of water and pop bubbles. The childminder supports children to gain an awareness of size and measurement, such as when they fill and empty different containers. She encourages children to explore basic technology, such as pressing buttons and pulling levers on toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gains useful information from parents when children first start, to help her plan for their individual needs. Children learn good hygiene practices and join in physical activities to maintain their good health. They develop large-muscle skills and spatial awareness. For instance, they steer tricycles and kick balls and enjoy soft-play activities. The childminder teaches children to be aware of their own safety. For example, they learn to use apparatus safely when balancing, climbing and sliding. The childminder encourages children to accomplish simple tasks, such as tidying away their toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the skills they need to prepare them for future learning and their eventual move to school. Children enjoy finding out about living things, such as farm animals. They develop creativity and they use their senses to explore a variety of media, such as paint, jelly and dough. Children learn to hold crayons and pencils correctly and enjoy making marks on paper, which helps to encourage their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486553 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10076429 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 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Registers

This childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care each weekday, from 7am to 7pm, for most of the year.

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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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