Childminder EY469204

Inspection date 19 June 2019 Previous inspection date 14 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 dedicated childminder plans many worthwhile activities to help children learn and grow. Children settle well and develop good levels of emotional well-being through close relationships with the childminder and her family. n The childminder is a good role model for children. Children behave well and respond positively to her kind interactions, praise and encouragement. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken positive steps to help children recognise that print carries meaning. She successfully monitors the effectiveness of her provision and values the views of parents and children to help her make continuous improvement. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's learning and development. She offers support and ideas to build on children's learning and development at home. n The childminder does not consistently gather precise information about children's

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This provision is good

capabilities when they first attend, to identify clearer starting points and help plan for their learning more quickly. n Sometimes, the childminder does not plan outdoor activities precisely enough for those children who prefer to play outdoors.

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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 gather more-precise information from parents about their child's abilities when they first start, to help plan for their learning more quickly n plan further learning opportunities in the outdoor play area to meet the needs of children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures to safeguard children. She undertakes effective risk assessments to enable children to play safely in her home and other environments they use. The childminder is very motivated. She reflects on her practice, which helps her to identify and make improvements in her service to benefit the children. For example, she recalls how training helped her to explore new ideas for children's mathematical play experiences. The childminder tracks children's progress closely to identify where they may require extra support or challenges in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to be keen and confident learners. She plans a range of exciting and enjoyable activities, which capture their interest. Effective teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves, to respond to questions and to build on the words they use. The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting younger children and planning challenges for most-able children. For example, as children play with dough, she talks about the shape of a diamond and rhombus, and circle and sphere. Children learn to confidently count, name colours and talk about different sizes. They eagerly observe creepy crawlies and care for living things. This is illustrated when they observe life cycles and feed the tadpoles. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about the world in which they live. For example, they enjoy baking cakes for other people in the local community and finding out about

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children the importance of personal hygiene practices to support their good health and well-being. Children enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals and sociable snack times. The childminder plans many activities to help children strengthen the muscles in their hands. For example, they pick up small objects with tweezers and polish shiny plates. Children develop their large physical skills, for instance they swing, balance and climb on apparatus. The childminder skilfully encourages children to share and take turns. For example, they willingly shared the different colours of the dough. Children are very polite and they use good manners without prompts from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and learn necessary skills for the future, which prepare them well for school. They become increasingly independent when they select toys, pour drinks, wash their hands and put on their shoes. Children make friendships and have kind and caring attitudes. They develop good speaking and listening skills. Children confidently chat to each other and adults, and enjoy singing a variety of songs. They learn to hold a pencil comfortably for writing and begin to recognise some written words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469204 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10108872 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered 2013 and lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She offers care Mondays from 9am to 6pm and Wednesdays from 9am until 2pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free nursery education to children age three and four. She follows the principles of Montessori Education. She holds a Montessori qualification and an early years 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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