Childminder EY539932

Inspection date 29 April 2019 Previous inspection date 10 December 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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This provision is good

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements to his provision. He has worked systematically to address weaknesses and has raised the quality of his provision. n The childminder and children work together on projects. For example, when building a tower, the childminder explains to children how to lay bricks to make the tower stronger. Children take notice of this and together they create strong, tall castles and towers. n Children are confident in using their physical skills. They cook with the childminder's assistant on a weekly basis and learn about foods and using tools safely. The childminder and his assistant also use these opportunities to help children to put their mathematical skills into practice. n Children are settled and secure. They show strong attachments to the childminder and his assistant. n Children become visibly excited when talking about things that interest them, such as

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This provision is good

tractors. They delight in their extensive knowledge and ability to talk with authority about their fascinations. n The childminder's tracking of children's development is still in its infancy. As a result, he is not yet able to use this information to review children's progress over time and to develop highly focused plans for children's learning. n After a recent review of the room, the childminder has made toys more readily available for children. However, at times, he doesn't always encourage children to use other activities to expand on their ideas, especially when they play imaginatively.

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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 embed the assessments of children's development to successfully identify their ongoing progress and to plan more precisely for their future learning n encourage children to expand on their ideas, particularly when they engage in imaginative play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder. 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and assistant now demonstrate a good awareness of safeguarding issues. They have both attended in-depth training to improve their knowledge and update their practice. The childminder now has a clear procedure for use of mobile phones and cameras in the provision. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder supports the work of his full-time assistant well and they work together as an effective team. The childminder's assistant has been proactive in attending training to increase her knowledge and skills. The childminder shows equal commitment to ensuring that assistants who he works with less frequently also attend training and have support. The childminder has attended training himself to improve his knowledge and skills. He works with the local authority to review his provision and has effective relationships with parents and other local professionals to support children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is effective and the childminder provides a wide range of toys and equipment for children. The childminder and his assistant support children's learning in different ways, such as by demonstrating how to do things. Children are adept problem solvers. For example, young children recognise that when a toy car falls behind a storage unit, they need to remove the drawers to find it. The childminder has improved his organisation of observing and assessing children's development. He identifies the small steps in development that they make and he knows children and their capabilities well. The childminder has high expectations for what children can do and his assistant is confident in observing, assessing and supporting children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and his assistant are kind and caring towards children. Young children snuggle up for a cuddle when they become tired and quickly fall asleep in the assistant's arms as she rocks them gently. The childminder praises children and offers them encouragement. Children are gaining independence skills and show a sense of responsibility as they tidy away toys when they have finished playing. The childminder encourages children to think about keeping themselves safe. Older children push in chairs when they finish playing as they learn about minimising risks. The childminder encourages children to learn about their local, rural community. Children go on regular trips to an eco farm where the childminder supports their learning about animals and the environment. The childminder teaches children about different cultures and festivals. For example, they celebrate Burns Night by trying new foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and enthusiastic about their learning. They build towers from bricks and talk through their ideas, such as having a tunnel underneath. Children are confident in their abilities and can communicate and share their ideas with others. They are developing the essential skills that they need in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539932 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10090556 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 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Botolph Claydon. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants at different times throughout the week.

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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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Registers

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