Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 19 January 2011

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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 offers children her full attention, and her engagements with them are cheerful and enthusiastic. This helps them feel confident and enjoy learning through play.  The childminder has developed successful partnerships with parents and other early years settings children attend. Information sharing enables all partners to work collectively to enable children to make the most of learning opportunities.  The key-person system is working well and enables the childminder to offer trusting relationships which help children feel safe.  The environment is safe and welcoming to children. Resources are appropriate and used well by the childminder to promote children's all round development.  The childminder maintains a programme of training and has continued her professional development since her last inspection. She accurately reflects, and identifies, on what works and plans changes using children's ideas to develop a plan of action.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage children's interest in a variety of books to continue to develop their early reading and writing 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

 introduce and encourage young children's interest in books of all sorts more to encourage links between sound, speech and pictures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning in the lounge area.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including development records, key policies and procedures and those related to suitability, professional development and training.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through their feedback forms and letters.  The inspector took account of the childminders self-assessment and how she views and improves her setting.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder encourages children to play and offers them playful interactions and responds when they show her objects that interest them to encourage their leraning. The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop speech. She encourages babbling and takes turns mimicking conversations with very young children. The childminder uses resources well providing them with opportunities to enjoy music. She encourages children to beat out rhythm on drums. She uses clear simple language introducing new words and sounds during play. Children are gaining confidence in their speaking skills and mimic the beat by stringing words together, such as 'oh dear.' The childminder provides resources to help children move around their environment more effectively. They are learning to walk with the aid of push-along toys. This develops an awareness of risk and safety as they move around and between different objects.

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good

The childminder uses positive language around children and gently directs behaviour so that they understand what is acceptable. She uses a range of activities that encourage turn taking and sharing. The childminder encourages children to look after themselves. She enables them to take the first steps in dressing, eating and caring for their personal needs independently. The childminder promotes children's good health, and works successfully with parents to ensure they eat and drink well. She ensures children are emotionally secure helping them adapt to change, helping them develop the skills they will need for their future learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good overview of how children learn. She keeps clear observation and assessment records to help her collect accurate information that helps her to track their development. She understands how children learn and plans challenging activities according to children's age and ability. Children are making very good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder is secure in her understanding of safeguarding. She ensures all those who live within the premises are suitable adults to be around children. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements policies and procedures that meet these requirements. She organises her service successfully to meet the needs of the children and their parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411438 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 845074 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She is open each week day from early morning to early evening. The childminder has a level 3 diploma in early years childcare.

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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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