Matheson, Helen Elizabeth

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date 16 December 2015

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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 childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and has high expectations for children's achievement. Children make good progress and the childminder monitors and closes any gaps in their learning. n Children behave very well; they learn to use good manners. The childminder promotes consistent boundaries that support children to learn right from wrong. n The childminder maintains safe and secure environments for children. She teaches children about personal safety, such as practising the emergency evacuation procedure and tidying away toys and resources to avoid risks and hazards. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps parents fully informed about their children's routine and activities, and the progress they make. She offers support and ideas to build on children's learning and development at home. n The childminder is keen to continue to build on her good knowledge and skills. For

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This provision is good

example, she attends training courses, reads childcare articles and works closely with other childcare providers.

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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 gain more useful information from parents about what their children already know and can do, to help plan for their learning as soon as they start n plan further learning opportunities in the outdoor area for 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. 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 keeps up to date with changes in legislation and she has good knowledge and understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She knows the correct action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her existing good practice. She values parents' views and successfully identifies areas for future development to benefit the children. For example, she focuses on specific activities to help children achieve their next step in learning. Parents are very complementary about the care and education the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a strong teacher. She plans many worthwhile activities based on her accurate assessment of children's progress and interests. This helps children to engage well and concentrate further during activities. For example, children explore the texture, smell and taste of jelly and talk about the hidden treasure they find. The childminder is particularly skilled at extending children's speech and language. For example, she models language clearly and correctly. She uses questioning well allowing children time to think through their responses. The childminder encourages children's interest in literacy. For example, they use pencils, chunky chalks and brushes to make marks, and enjoy a variety of stories. Children use their imagination and find out how things work. For example, they operate toys with buttons, switches and levers, talk on the telephone and use various medical tools.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. Children develop confidence and self-esteem which are boosted through consistent praise and encouragement. Children learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder makes good use of pre-school settings and trips to the park, farm and zoo, to help develop children's physical and social skills. Children experience the world around them. For example, they observe the squirrels collecting and burying nuts, plant vegetables and celebrate festivals, such as Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very motivated to play and learn. They develop practical skills to help them be independent. For example, they begin to dress themselves, help tidy away their toys, and sweep the floor. Children count, name colours, two- and three-dimensional shapes, and explore measurement. They make good progress by building on what they already know in preparation for the next stage in their education and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116473 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10061984 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered 1996. She lives in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care from Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 6pm, for most of the year. 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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