Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 17 December 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder delivers a wide range of stimulating activities, which she uses effectively to promote children's learning across the seven areas.  The childminder routinely monitors and tracks children's progress. She uses the information continuously to plan for their next step in learning and development. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points in preparation for school.  The childminder is caring and attentive. She nurtures children to make them feel secure and relaxed.  The childminder manages her provision effectively. This enables her to keep children safe and promote their well-being properly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have limited opportunities to extend their learning with the use of modern technology.

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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

 extend children's understanding of the world, for example, by providing more opportunities for them to use modern technology to enhance their learning.

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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 on the premises.  The childminder sampled documentation, including self-evaluation and improvements plans with the childminder.  The inspector took note of the information that parents provide.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder gives children time and attention in play and conversation. Puzzles provide children with suitable challenges and encourage them to concentrate and solve problems. Children enjoy fun games and show that they are learning to look carefully and listen well. Children are beginning to control their emotions as they learn that at times they win and at other times they lose. The childminder extends children's vocabulary and this helps them to explain their actions. She uses a range of activities successfully to promote children's physical development. Children play and learn outdoors daily. The childminder teaches them about shapes, space and amounts, and this extends their understanding of mathematics. The childminder teaches children about some aspects of technology. For example, children build and construct. However, they have fewer opportunities to extend their learning through using modern technology.

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good

The childminder informs parents about their children's progress. She engages fully with them to meet children's individual care needs well. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children receive balanced and nutritious foods daily. The childminder teaches children about practices that promote healthy lifestyles. Children use individual personal care items, which helps to reduce the spread of infection. The childminder effectively to manages children's behaviour. She teaches them right from wrong and helps them to learn good manners. The childminder makes good quality play resources easily accessible to children. She supervises them closely at all times and supports them to develop an awareness of safety. Children listen carefully and follow the childminder's guidance. For example, they learn about road safety.

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provision is good

The childminder implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. She plans and delivers the educational programmes effectively for children. She supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder prepares children well for future learning. She completes the progress check for two-year- old children as required and shares the summary report with parents. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about children's well-being. She maintains the required records and documents to safeguard and promote children's welfare. The childminder has systems to support partnership working with other professionals to promote consistent care for children. The childminder's makes effective use of risk assessments to create and maintain safe environments for children. She completes professional training to keep her childcare knowledge up to date and to continually

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131147 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 836298 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1985. She lives with her husband in Winslow in Buckinghamshire. Childminding takes place on the ground floor of the house. Children have access to a fully enclosed garden. The childminder takes and collects older children to and from local schools. Her home is in walking distances of schools, shops and parks.

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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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