Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2015 28 May 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder makes excellent use of observations and engagement with parents to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. Consequently, children make rapid progress in their learning and development.  The childminder plans and delivers exciting and challenging activities that sustain children's interest across all the educational programmes.  The childminder and her assistant are very caring and sensitive in meeting the needs of every child. As a result, children are extremely confident and happy in their care.  The childminder makes safeguarding a high priority in the arrangements that she makes for every child. This helps children to stay safe and healthy.  The childminder manages her provision meticulously. This ensures that she consistently meets the requirements for all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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

 offer more opportunities for parents to be involved in planning the menus for children's meals.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and discussed activity plans with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed information about the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector sampled documentation and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans with the childminder.  The inspector took note of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder challenges children's learning with exciting activites and skilful questioning. This supports them to explore learning and gain deep understanding. Children listen extremely well and show they are confident learners who are eager to explore. For example, they build a city and know to include different types of homes, and safe places for people to walk and play. Children explore their creativity and also develop excellent levels of independence. For example, they routinely help with the preparation of meals. They are able to explain the health benefits of many of the ingredients that they use when cooking. The childminder and her assistant consistently support children to extend their vocabulary. They also challenge children to deepen their understanding of mathematics. Children successfully put their learning into context, for example, as they create three-dimensional designs. This demonstrates outstanding achievement for their

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outstanding

The childminder knows children's unique personalities she meets their needs to extremely high standards. Children are emotionally secure and make excellent use of the wealth of high quality resources. This greatly increases their enthusiasm to learn. The childminder routinely engages with parents to promote and sustain children's learning to exceptionally high standards. She challenges children with physical activities daily and involves them in planning nutritious meals. These experiences deepen children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about children's meals. However, she does not generally ask for their ideas to extend the range of meals for children. The childminder uses children's activities, such as cooking, to deepen their awareness of personal safety. Children are highly confident and behave extremely well.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder plans systematically and delivers exciting educational programmes for children. From their starting points, the childminder is preparing children for school exceptionally well. She makes thorough arrangements to complete the progress check for two-year-old children. The childminder knows what to do if there are concerns about children's well-being. She makes sure that her assistant is also fully aware of the safeguarding arrangements. The childminder makes efficient use of risk assessments to maintain safe environments. She manages the required documentation meticulously. Through their activities, the childminder helps children to assess some risks. She has strong working relationships with parents and other providers who work with the children. This promotes a fully consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder makes excellent use of a range of training, and resources to keep her knowledge and

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provision is outstanding

childcare practices, and those of her assistant, up to date.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387974 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 830094 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 21

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She works from her parents' home in Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. The childminder's mother is registered to work as her assistant and she is currently employed in this role. Children mainly use the ground floor of the house with facilities for them to sleep on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder takes and collects children to and from school and pre-school.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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