Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 13 September 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. She knows the children well. As a result, children are emotionally supported and develop a good level of confidence.  Children are safe from harm as the childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Children benefit from a safe and secure environment in which to play and explore.  The childminder carries out regular observations of children as they play. This informs planning of a wide range of stimulating activities that children enjoy. As a result, children are motivated, make good progress across all areas of learning and are well prepared for school.  Parents are very involved in their children's learning as the childminder shares regular updates and involves them in the assessment process, including progress checks for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder develops good training and support systems for herself. As a result,

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This provision is good

she regularly updates her skills and knowledge to continue to meet all children's needs and drive improvements in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some facilities and equipment in the garden are not readily set up, well-organised or available, to further support children's play, learning and enjoyment in the outdoors.  The childminder does not always extend her good teaching techniques further to support children's language and thinking skills fully; for example, by asking more open- ended questions.

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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

 enhance facilities and equipment in the garden ensuring these are readily available to support children's play and learning in the outdoors  enhance teaching skills to promote children's good learning by asking more open- ended questions, further encouraging children's language and problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time observing children and their activities and routines.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector gained the views of parents through their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

Children benefit from good-quality care and learning opportunities, which helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities. For example, they play with coloured leaves and make a collage while exploring patterns and shapes. The childminder introduces new words, modelling the correct pronunciation, and she promotes children's understanding of mathematics as she discusses different sizes with them. However, she does not always extend learning fully by asking open-ended questions. The childminder shares picture books with the children that contain photographs of different places they visit; this engages children and supports them to enjoy reading books for pleasure. The childminder has effective systems for planning and assessment and adapts activities to meet children's individual learning needs. This means that all children are making good progress in relation to their starting points.

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good

Children benefit from individualised settling-in sessions, which means they develop a positive relationship with the childminder and are at ease in her setting. The environment is stimulating, and age-appropriate equipment is readily available indoors. Children are able to self-select toys, which contributes to their self-motivation and confidence. However, the garden is not set up to encourage outdoor play, resulting in missed opportunities for children to continue their learning in the outdoors. Nonetheless, children have daily opportunities for fresh air during visits to the local parks and countryside and also, during daily walks to the local nursery, the childminder explains about how to keep safe when near roads. Children's behaviour is good as she sensitively explains to them about sharing and taking turns. The childminder provides healthy snacks and drinks and teaches children about the benefits of a healthy diet. She encourages them to wash their

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good

hands, developing their understanding about hygiene routines.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For example, she reviews the quality of her provision using effective self-evaluation to identify areas of strength and sets targets for improvement. She puts new information and knowledge gained from other professionals into practice. This results in improved outcomes for all children. The childminder involves parents in children's learning. For example, she shares regular updates through a variety of methods, including a learning journal. The childminder shares information about children's routines and learning with teachers at the local nursery. This provides a consistent approach for children who attend both settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405461 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 844950 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Chalfont St.Giles, Buckinghamshire. Downstairs, there are areas of the childminder's home that are made available for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the property is via several steps up to the front door. The childminder takes and collects children from the local schools and attends the local parent/toddler group.

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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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