Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 11 February 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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder plans an interesting range of activities to capture their interest.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters and she updates her knowledge to safeguard children. Children happily explore in the safety and security of the childminder's home.  Children benefit from the strong partnerships that exist between the childminder and their parents. Parents are very complimentary about the childminding service they receive.  The childminder reflects on her good childminding practice and is very keen to continually develop her service to benefit the children and their families.  Children learn to behave well because the childminder models and encourages respect and good manners. Nurturing relationships between the childminder and minded children help them to feel secure and settled.  The childminder places emphasis on children's health and well-being. During the

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This provision is good

routine of the day, the children learn good hygiene practices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children make good progress in their early literacy, they do not have opportunities to write for a variety of purposes.  The childminder does not fully maximise children's outdoor play experiences.

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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

 plan further opportunities for children to write for a purpose  maximise the use of outdoor play resources to enable children to further strengthen their ideas and imaginations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder creates a positive environment for children's learning. She is skilled in knowing how to intervene in children's activities and has effective systems to assess and record the children's learning. The childminder uses good teaching techniques, such as making suggestions to extend children's critical thinking. She also provides running commentary to build on their good communication skills. As a result, she is acutely aware of what each child can do and what they need to learn next. Children develop literacy skills as they make marks, for example, when drawing and prodding dough. However, they do not have consistent opportunities to write for a purpose, such as shopping lists. The childminder teaches children about the world in which they live. Children observe living things as they grow seeds and observe farm animals. They find out about how things work as they use wind-up and push-button toys. Children develop their creativity

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who attend. This is good

and imaginations through stories, role play, and art and craft activities. However, they have less opportunity to use their imagination outdoors by, for example, accessing portable equipment and extra resources. The childminder introduces mathematical language and activities to help children to develop knowledge of number, colour, quantity and shape.

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good

The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well. They gain independence as they dress themselves and help themselves to the good range of toys and resources. The childminder enhances the children's learning experiences through outings, for example, to pre-school groups, a farm, park and woods. Children develop good physical skills while learning to keep themselves safe, for example, as they climb on apparatus. The childminder provides healthy food and drinks for children, and they enjoy happy and sociable mealtimes. Through meaningful activities, the childminder teaches children the skills they require in preparation for moving on to the next stage of their education.

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provision is good

The childminder carries out risk assessments of the environments used by the children and therefore, they explore freely and safely. The childminder continues to enhance her provision as she develops her knowledge and skills by attending training courses and early years events. This in turn benefits the children's care and learning experiences. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and tracks the children's progress to ensure there are no gaps in their learning. She establishes trusting relationships with parents and a two-way flow of information keeps parents up to date about their children's routines and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395621 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 844752 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Butlers Cross, Buckinghamshire. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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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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