Childminder in Buckinghamshire

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

 The childminder provides a broad range of activities which motivate children to learn. As a result, all children make good progress.  Children are developing good communication skills. They are articulate during their play and display confidence during interactions with the childminder.  The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals for children and they follow good hygiene routines. This helps promote children's good health.  The childminder is caring and forms positive relationships with children. As a result, children are happy and settle quickly.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. The childminder shares information regularly to provide a consistent approach and to involve parents in their child's learning.  The childminder works with her co-childminder to reflect on their practice and make improvements to the service they provide. The childminder attends regular training to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use mathematical language and counting during everyday routines, to strengthen children's growing awareness of numbers.  There are few resources reflecting diversity to strengthen children's understanding about differences between themselves and others.

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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 opportunities for children to hear mathematical language during everyday routines, to strengthen their growing awareness of numbers  extend the range of resources reflecting diversity, to strengthen children's understanding of differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and the children during play.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector read written testimonials from parents.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation processes.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities that help children learn. She makes observations about the achievements children make. These enable her to plan for their next steps in learning effectively. As a result, children make good progress and the childminder prepares them well for their eventual move to preschool or school. Children have free access to a wide range of resources which help them to develop independence. The childminder supports children with writing and developing their literacy skills in readiness for school. However, she does not consistently use mathematical language in everyday routines to extend children's understanding of numbers. Younger children enjoy cuddling up to the childminder as she reads books with them. They invite her into their play. For example, the childminder helped children to decide what to cook in the play kitchen during their imaginative play. She uses skilful questions to help children to

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who attend. This is good

think and children engage well with her.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. Children behave well and play cooperatively. They have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both outside in the childminder's garden and on outings. Children benefit from regular trips to different group times, where they develop their social skills by mixing with other children and adults. This helps children to gain confidence around others. The childminder promotes children's independence well. For example, she encouraged children to put away their shoes after playing outside. The childminder places a strong focus on children's safety. She discusses road safety with them when on outings and practises the evacuation process regularly. The childminder helps children to learn about diversity by celebrating festivals and looking at books. However, there are limited resources in the childminder's home reflecting differences, to strengthen their understanding of this

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She implements policies and safe practices effectively to promote children's well- being, health and safety, and shares them with parents. The childminder seeks the views of parents about the service she provides with her co-childminder. This helps to maintain good standards and to bring about positive change. Effective systems for planning and assessment result in children having good-quality care and learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303129 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 834097 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. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She works with her husband who is also a childminder. She has a relevant level 3 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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