Childminder in BuckinghamshireOfsted inspection, 9 Mar 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 19 March 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

 Children are happy, play cooperatively and form positive relationships with the childminder.  The childminder provides a good range of stimulating activities which motivate children to learn. Consequently, they make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder helps children to learn about what he expects from them through gentle reminders and prompts. As a result, behaviour is good.  The childminder provides children with healthy food and snacks. They have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and outdoor play. This helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. This provides continuity in children's learning and development.  The childminder works with his co-childminder to reflect on their practice. They seek the views of parents to help maintain good standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are limited resources reflecting diversity, to strengthen children's understanding of differences between themselves and others.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's growing independence 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

 extend the range of resources reflecting diversity, to strengthen children's understanding of differences between themselves and others  support children's growing independence, for example by encouraging children to wipe their own noses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during play.  The inspector examined a selection of policies, paperwork and children's records.  The inspector read testimonials from parents to gain their views.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation processes.

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who attend. This is good

Children have good opportunities to learn and develop. The childminder promotes their learning through daily activities that are fun and interesting. Younger children build on their early language skills as the childminder speaks appropriately with them. He helps children to think for themselves through skilful questions. For example, he asked older children to think about how old they were and to find the number to match this on a poster. Children enjoy looking at books and creating pictures. The childminder helps them to learn to write their names and recognise numbers in preparation for their eventual move to school. He discusses children's stage of development with parents when children first start, and uses photographs and observations to inform the planning. He celebrates different festivals with children. However, there are limited resources reflecting diversity, to help strengthen children's learning about differences and the world around them.

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good

The childminder has a good relationship with children in his care. Children are relaxed, content and behave well. They settle quickly because they attend settling-in sessions when they first start, and this results in the children becoming familiar with their new surroundings. Children are generally learning good self-care skills. For example, the childminder encourages them to wash their hands ready for lunch. However, he misses some opportunities to strengthen children's independence skills, such as teaching them to wipe their own noses. The childminder puts a strong focus on children's safety. He helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. They regularly discuss road safety and practise the evacuation procedure.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He is aware of the procedures to follow should he have concerns about a child. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help ensure children are kept safe. He builds networks with other childminder's to share ideas to help improve his practice. He implements policies and safe practices effectively to promote children's well- being and health and safety, and shares them with parents. The childminder has effective systems in place to evaluate what is working and what needs to improve to maintain good standards. He shares children's progress with parents. Parents regularly contribute by sharing children's achievements from home, and they make positive contributions to children's assessments. This helps to move children on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303133 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 834098 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. He lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He works with his wife who is also a childminder.

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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

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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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