Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 15 December 2008

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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's monitoring and assessment processes ensure she has an accurate understanding of children's current levels of development.  The childminder builds activities around children's interests to broaden their knowledge and skills, and cover all areas of learning.  The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to grow in confidence and self-assurance.  The childminder shows children, through her own good example, how to behave, share and take turns. As a result, they behave very well and develop the skills they will need for their future learning.  The childminder has good management skills and organises the quality and effectiveness of her service well. She prioritises her own professional development to maintain a good level of knowledge and skill, to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to think about what might happen next during their play and activities, to develop their critical thinking or problem solving skills.

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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

 develop children's critical thinking and problem solving skills further , for example, by encouraging them to work out 'what will happen when'.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning in the lounge and kitchen during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including development records, policies and procedures, training and those related to suitability.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through questionnaires and letters provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has strong teaching skills which she uses effectively to help children learn. She works successfully with parents and others involved in children's learning so that a consistent approach is used. The childminder is welcoming and offers children lots of encouragement so that they feel able to play freely. Her thoughtful planning links ideas, for example, children enjoy listening and telling stories about chicks and grain, which follows through into making bread. The childminders ongoing commentary develops and extends vocabulary. It introduces other aspects of learning, such as mathematics and understanding the world. Children are physically active and enjoy kneading bread dough. This task strengthens their wrist and hand muscles and helps in preparation for holding writing tools as part of their early writing skills.

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good

The childminder builds strong and trusting relationships with children. She recognises the importance of favourite toys in helping children to overcome their anxieties. The childminder models positive behaviours. She plans activities to encourage sharing and turn taking so that children learn how to build friendships. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe and aspects of their understanding are seen within their games. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices. She offers a menu of freshly prepared meals and snacks. Children are gaining self-care skills and developing awareness of good hygiene routines, which help keep them healthy. Their emotional development is encouraged so that they are able to move forward to the next stage of their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how well children are doing against their starting points. She has maintained a programme of professional development through training and using the support offered from her local authority. Evidence of this can be seen in the quality of her teaching skills and good practices in delivering a well-planned educational programme and in meeting the legal requirements. The childminder shows a reflective attitude and welcomes parents and children's comments and suggestions towards improving her service. She confidently talks about how she would manage a safeguarding concern and maintains the suitability of those who live on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307816 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 998735 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Pitstone village in mid-Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates five days a week, offering a full day including before and after school. The childminder has a home-based level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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