Childminder 140706

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2015 10 March 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Requires improvement 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:

 The childminder does not always plan sufficiently challenging activities or opportunities for all children that are based on strong observations of their achievements and next steps in learning.  The childminder does not monitor assessments of children's learning thoroughly enough to highlight any gaps in their learning.  The childminder does not regularly share ideas and information with parents to promote children's learning at home.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to extend children's understanding of the world.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not focus sufficiently on teaching and learning, or involve the views of parents.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is confident in her understanding of child-protection procedures and how to report any concerns to protect children from harm.  The childminder attends some training to develop her professional knowledge, for example special educational needs and/or disabilities and food hygiene.  Children develop close relationships with the childminder who offers praise and encouragement to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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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 planning to provide sufficient challenge for all children, based on strong observations of their achievements and next steps for learning  improve the monitoring of assessments of children's learning to highlight any gaps in their learning  share ideas with parents to promote children's learning at home.

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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

 develop further the children's understanding of themselves, their families, other people and familiar things in their lives  improve self-evaluation by identifying strengths and weaknesses, and involve parents to further drive improvement.

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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 requires improvement

Children enjoy their time with the caring childminder who provides toys, resources and activities to occupy them. The childminder understands how children learn and develop, although, teaching is variable because activities are not always sufficiently planned. This means that some activities lack challenge. As a result, children do not make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder speaks clearly and repeats words to help children to develop their communication skills. Children learn about colour, number, shape and size as they post shapes and build with bricks. They use their imagination as they play with cars, farm animals and dolls. Children learn about the world in which they live as they feed the ducks, and plant and water vegetables. However, the childminder does not make use of resources such as photographs of people and important things in children's lives, to extend their understanding of their immediate world. Overall, children have the basic skills

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who attend. This requires improvement

to help them to move on to the next stage in their education.

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requires improvement

The childminder encourages parents to share information about their child's development and she observes them in her care to help her establish their starting points. The children develop their physical skills as they steer wheeled toys and enjoy walks in their local environment. The childminder helps children to keep safe, for example, by teaching them about road safety. They learn about living things as they feed the childminder's guinea pigs and plant vegetables. The childminder supports children's health and well-being. For example, she uses wipes to clean younger children's hands before they eat and follows suitable hygiene routines for nappy changing.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She successfully risk assesses the environments used by the children so they remain safe and secure. The childminder is less confident in her delivery of the learning and development requirements. The monitoring of assessments of children's learning is not thorough enough to highlight any gaps in their learning. The childminder does not regularly share ideas with parents to promote their child's learning at home. The childminder reflects on her strengths and areas for development. However, this does not focus sufficiently on teaching and learning, and parents are not involved in the self-evaluation process to improve outcomes for children. The childminder makes effective links with the schools children attend. She receives electronic mail informing her of the schools' themes and activities to further complement children's learning. Parents are

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provision requires improvement

pleased with the childminding service they receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140706 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 836595 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Saturday, 7.30am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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