Childminder EY545220

Inspection date 1 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 works effectively to ensure that children benefit from a wide range of activities and experiences. She is quick to identify specific needs and ensures that all children make good progress from their starting points. n Children explore their environment with increasing confidence and make independent choices in their play. They learn to be physically active and enjoy investigating. n Children behave well. They form a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder. She is a calm and gentle role model and helps children to develop positive attitudes and respect for others. n The childminder reflects on her practice and demonstrates a professional attitude to her work with children. She seeks advice and works together with other local childminders to make continual improvements to her knowledge and skills. n Parents are not consistently encouraged to share information about children's learning

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This provision is good

at home. n The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for younger children to develop and practise their early number skills.

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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 support parents to share even more information about what their children learn at home, to strengthen the accuracy of assessment n ensure that younger children have plenty of opportunities to practise their number skills, by recognising and building on the opportunities that occur in children's everyday play and activities.

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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 carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents. n The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documents, including policies, procedures, and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to record her observations and who to contact if she has concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder uses regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any potential risks to children. She welcomes suggestions about how she can further develop and review her practice. The motivated childminder successfully builds on her knowledge and skills. For instance, she has increased her understanding of how to improve the learning activities she plans by accessing training and discussion with other professionals. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's progress. They comment that they are very happy with the care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular summaries of children's learning. These help her to identify any development areas where children may require additional support. The childminder is skilled in helping children to gain communication and language skills. For example, she talks to children as they play and uses baby signing to offer extra visual support. Children learn about how things work as they explore cause-and-effect toys such as the push-and-go tractor and musical toys. Early literacy skills develop as they look at books together. Children enjoy making shakers by putting pasta into bottles, which they shake enthusiastically. This also helps to develop their hand muscles effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment, which successfully contributes to children's well-being. She ensures younger children establish positive relationships and secure attachments. Children enjoy helping the childminder with small tasks, such as tidying away their own toys. This helps children gain skills for independence and encourages them to care for their environment. Children regularly attend sessions at local playgroups, which help them to develop good social skills and establish firm friendships. The childminder gives children's physical well-being a high priority. Children enjoy playing outdoors and benefit from being in the fresh air. The childminder plans a variety of activities and outings that contribute towards their physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. They are learning to listen and talk, control their physical movements and cooperate with others. Children are confident, motivated and enjoy their learning. They are developing good levels of concentration for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545220 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10099556 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 - 1 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Winslow in Buckinghamshire. She offers care for two days a week from 8.30am to 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays or family holidays.

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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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