Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Communication and language skills develop well through the childminders knowledgeable interaction with the children.  Children gain confidence in their physical skills as they explore the age appropriate toys and move around the safe and well maintained environment independently.  Well established and personalised routines help babies to feel content, safe and secure.  Very good care is taken to ensure children's introductions to the setting are managed sensitively enabling the child and parent to feel confident in the provision offered.  Children have access to high quality age appropriate toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has only been childminding for a short time and still in the process of developing her service to offer a broad variety of experiences which encourage all aspects of their development.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector was shown around the property both indoors and out by the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children at play.  The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of her role.  The inspector looked at development records and documentation.  The inspector read comments from parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives with her partner and two young children. They live in a house in Chalfont St Peter in Buckinghamshire. Local schools, shops and parks are within walking distance. The whole of the property is used for childminding. Children play on the ground floor where there is a playroom and bedrooms are used for rest. There is a garden area available for outside play and children are taken to the park regularly. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two early years aged children on roll. The childminder can take and collect children from the local school and preschool. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 increase opportunities for children to examine and identify with the photographs and posters on display by putting them at a lower level

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide opportunities for the children to explore a variety of textures and tactile experiences; for example use a range of everyday objects for babies to explore and investigate.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. In the short time she has been childminding she has made detailed observations and is using these to identify children's progress and the next steps in their learning. Activities are planned to ensure children make progress in their learning. Daily conversations, photographs and observations shared with parents provide valuable opportunities to informally discuss the child's progress in all aspects of learning. Clear information about the childminder's service, such as written policies and procedures helps to ensure parents are well informed about the service offered.

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who attend

The childminder provides warm nurturing care. Children benefit from her support and praise as they undertake their activities. Consequently, they develop their confidence and self-esteem. Communication and language is encouraged particularly well as the childminder provides a narrative to her actions and responds to the babies sounds engaging them in conversation like exchanges. She uses her voice expressively and shows a range of emotions in her facial expressions which all help to engage the children and encourage their interaction.

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who attend

Children access many interesting resources, which support their development. The very young children use interactive toys, which encourage their interest. For example, they post items and show delight when they make the tune play by their actions. Their physical development is encouraged as they place the items in the correct places and they are beginning to learn to cooperate with others as the childminder encourages them to take turns. The childminder uses mathematical language as she plays with the children increasing awareness of size, position and shape. The children respond to her warmly, they explore and naturally return to her lap occasionally for a cuddle. The safe playroom and downstairs environment is organised to enable the youngest children to develop their physical skills safely. Low-level items enable them to confidently pull themselves to a standing position. However, children do not currently have opportunities to explore items

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who attend

with differing textures and shapes, such as in treasure baskets.

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who attend

Action songs encourage language and physical coordination as children try to do the actions copying the childminder. Good quality fact and fiction books suitable for young children are attractively displayed and used throughout the day to support learning. Children enjoy the pretend fruit, vegetables and play kitchen. They explore these items and enjoy placing items in the cups. The childminder skillfully uses these simple interests to promote understanding as she comments on their actions. Regular visits to parks and outings in the local community further promote children's learning and enhance opportunities to develop physical and social skills and make sense of the world.

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who attend

The childminder engages young children effectively as they can easily access a range of toys and resources, which support their development in everyway. Photographs of the children at play and posters add to the learning environment as a topic of conversation. However, these are displayed too high for the youngest children to see easily and relate to.

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who attend

This is an inclusive environment where children are encouraged to play with all resources, irrespective of their gender. The resources reflect a diverse society and the childminder is proactive in ensuring she understands the needs of each individual. This effectively helps to promote children's personal and social development. Overall, children receive positive levels of attention which supports their individual care and preparation for their future.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder's enthusiasm and knowledge of her role helps to ensure children's well being is promoted effectively at all times. She understands how familiar routines, which include regular mealtimes and rest times, in addition to times for physical activity and fresh air can help to promote this. Children enjoy meals prepared by their parents or the childminder. The childminder's meals include meat or fish and plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. Drinks are readily accessible at all times. This promotes children's awareness of what constitutes a healthy diet. Children are able to get outside in the fresh air each day. Physical activity in the home, the garden and on outings to the park is a part of the daily routine. Good hygiene routines are also part of the daily routine and simple posters help to promote children's awareness.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are supervised closely but allowed to try to do things for themselves within their level of understanding and ability. This enables them to develop their confidence. Older children begin to learn about keeping themselves safe for example on outings when they talk about road safety. A clear fire evacuation plan is in place to ensure the premises can be swiftly evacuated in an emergency.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder organises the play space very well, it is attractive for children and conducive to learning. Resources are stored attractively around the playroom, so that children can readily select what they want to play with.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is sensitive to the children's development and the implications this can have on behaviour. She is patient, calm and consistent in her actions and expectations enabling children to learn right from wrong in a caring way. She uses appropriate ways to manage behaviour, such as redirecting children to other activities or simple explanations matched to the understanding of the child. Children appear happy and secure in this environment.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. She demonstrates a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child in her care. Clear informative policies are in place to inform parents of her role in safeguarding children and what they should do if they have a complaint about the service.

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provision

The childminder ensures the environment is safe and secure to enable the children to safely play and develop their skills. She undertakes risk assessments of the environment and outings they undertake, taking appropriate measures to manage any potential risks effectively. The premises are spotlessly clean and very well maintained providing an attractive and safe environment for the children's care and play. The toys and equipment are all good quality and age appropriate.

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provision

The childminder develops good professional working relationships with parents. She shares information on a daily basis, face-to-face and also through a daily diary. In addition to this parents can view the children's records. Parents comment very favourably of the warm friendly service offered and their delight in the progress they can see their children make. Parent's knowledge of their children is valued by the childminder and used to provide the foundations for the experiences the children have in her care. The childminder is aware of the two-year-old assessments although has not had the need to undertake one yet.

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provision

In the short time the childminder has been caring for children she has had little opportunity to develop partnerships with others. However, she understands the importance of sharing information with others who care for a child. She has met with grandparents who also care for a child. This enables them to work in partnership for the child's benefit. She has clear plans of how she will encourage and prepare children for transitions to pre-school and school enabling them to settle easily. The childminder has evaluated her provision well, demonstrates a clear awareness of her strengths, and has identified aspects she wishes to develop. She is proactive in developing her knowledge and skills and has plans to attend short courses to develop specific aspects of her knowledge. She has attended food hygiene, safeguarding and first aid training opportunities, which all contribute to her professional knowledge and abilities.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the statutory requirements of her role as a childminder. She maintains all the required records in an up to date professional manner. Overall children are making good progress in this warm, nurturing environment.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431845 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 784418 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration. Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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