Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 8 May 2019 Previous inspection date 16 October 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 provides a homely and welcoming environment where children feel valued. She organises the good range of toys and resources to enable children to lead their own play. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvement to further outcomes for children's care and learning. She makes accurate evaluations of her practice and values the views of parents and children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's positive behaviour and she praises children for their achievements, which helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem. n Effective partnerships with parents support children's care and learning. The childminder regularly discusses children's progress with their parents and shares ideas to support their learning at home. n Sometimes, the childminder does not fully encourage the younger children to further explore and develop their creative skills.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not consistently provide more able children with opportunities to develop their early writing skills. n The childminder promotes the health and safety of the children in her care. She assesses and minimises possible risks in her premises and other environments the children use, to help them play safely.

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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 opportunities for young children to develop their interest in sensory exploration n strengthen opportunities for more able children to develop their early writing.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 is enthusiastic. She attends training courses and works closely with early years advisers to help her build on her existing good knowledge and skills. The childminder closely tracks children's progress to plan for their next steps for learning and to identify where they may require extra support. Parents are pleased with the care and education their children receive. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and is confident in the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of interesting learning experiences to encourage children's individual interests. She uses effective teaching skills to support children's early language development. For example, young children play with toy animals and the childminder talks to them at their level of understanding. She introduces new words, asks questions and gives children time to think and respond. For example, children talk about the colour and different features of the animals. The childminder also encourages children to pronounce letter sounds correctly. She helps children to extend their play and share their ideas. For instance, she asks children to think about what the animals like to eat. The childminder helps children to build on their mathematical understanding. They begin to confidently count, and name colours and shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close relationships with the childminder. They learn good manners and show kindness by helping one another as they play. Children learn good hygiene practices and eat healthily. They make good progress in physical development, for instance, they climb and balance on apparatus, and develop ball skills. Children enjoy regular outings to local parks and observe the world around them. They enjoy a wider range of experiences when they attend local pre-school groups and have opportunities to socialise in larger groups. Children join in festival celebrations to help support their understanding of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes to learning and they make good progress from their starting points. They listen attentively, follow instructions and speak with growing confidence. Children use their imagination well during make-believe play, such as when they make cups of tea. Children gain the skills they need for their next steps for learning and in preparation for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454026 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10082693 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday from 7.15am to 6pm, for most of the year. She also offers overnight care as and when required. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to 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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Registers

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