Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2015 3 October 2014

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Although the childminder has enhanced her understanding of the seven areas of learning, her teaching and interaction skills are variable. This does not sufficiently encourage children to develop the skills to become inquisitive and curious in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has begun to undertake some useful evaluation of her provision of care to bring about better outcomes for children. She has sourced training to improve her practice.  The childminder has improved safety within her home and garden, and strengthened risk assessment arrangements.  The childminder holds a current and relevant first-aid certificate. This training supports her awareness of what to do in times of medical emergency.  The childminder promotes children's well-being and helps them develop an awareness of the benefits of physical exercise and fresh air.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the quality of teaching and interaction to consistently engage children in their learning, offer them challenge and the opportunities to explore and be curious about their activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the improvements she has made since her last inspection. She read the self-evaluation form and took this into account.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the research she has made in relation to her understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector observed the childminder's home and garden. They spoke about the steps taken to reduce the hazards to children.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Since her last inspection, the childminder has given consideration to how she promotes the learning and development requirements. She is able to demonstrate what she knows about the children in her care, and how she supports their interests. The childminder places emphasis on a suitable mix of adult-led and child-initiated play. However, the quality of teaching is variable and this impacts on how children engage in their activities. This does not support children well in preparing for their move to school. The childminder has considered how she will continue to improve her teaching by assessing children's progress and conducting observations to help plan for the next steps in learning. Although weaknesses in teaching remain, the childminder's knowledge of the areas of learning and of assessments, such as the progress check for two-year-olds, is much improved.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She is caring towards the children she looks after. They have a warm bond with her and appear happy and emotionally secure. The childminder provides a suitable range of toys and resources. She supports their health well. Children benefit from many outings to local parks or to the childminder's stables. They learn about the childminder's animals and about healthy foods. They take part in looking after the animals and in growing fruit and vegetables in the childminder's allotment. Children behave well and develop good social skills.

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provision requires improvement

Although the childminder is not fully effective in promoting children's learning and development, she adequately meets the safeguarding welfare requirements. She has improved many aspects of her provision through personal research and has booked additional training to develop her skills further. As a result, the childminder demonstrates her commitment to achieve continuous improvement. The childminder has taken action to address the actions set at her last inspection. She has secured the fencing to her garden, has removed rugs that posed safety hazards and has covered water barrels. The childminder has undertaken a thorough risk assessment of her garden and, as a result, chooses only to allow children to use it under her direct and constant supervision. This is because she has a wildlife pond that she sometimes takes children out to observe. The childminder has updated her policies and procedures and uses these to underpin her

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provision requires improvement

practice. This includes the safe use of mobile phones, cameras and social networking sites. The childminder demonstrates a better understanding of child protection matters. She understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350392 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 994409 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.

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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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