Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 14 April 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has exceptional arrangements to assess children's development. This means that she is able to quickly identify and intervene in children's development to help them to learn. She keeps parents informed of how their children are progressing because she shares precise assessments and observations with them on a regular basis.  The children are extremely well cared for because the childminder takes the time to get to know their needs and adapts planned activities to suit them. The children are secure in the childminder's care and build the confidence they need to explore the world around them.  The childminder has high expectations and strives to improve. She accurately portrays her practice in her self-evaluation programme and sets achievable targets to better her skills. These targets include additional training and seeking the advice of other professionals, which she does on a frequent basis.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are well prepared for future learning. The childminder makes sure they rapidly develop their social, physical and communication skills. She offers children chances to make their own choices or do things for themselves.  The childminder has robust procedures to keep children safe and has an accurate understanding of what to do if she is concerned for a child's safety. She allows children to learn to manage some risks themselves, supervising them with care and guidance.

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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

 promote literacy development further by introducing a wider range of print in the environment and expand the resources that support early handwriting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed practice in the childminder's home, inside and out.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including children's records, planning and policies.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children receive well-planned, first-rate activities because the childminder has high-quality teaching skills. They enjoy their time with the childminder and she makes sure that what is offered is appropriate and challenging. This means that the children are highly motivated to join in play and benefit from the childminder's wealth of experience. The childminder is very mindful of individual's needs and finds exciting ways to teach that suit all children. For example, baking activities incorporate what children like to do and how they prefer to play. Parents receive precise assessments of their children's learning and know what to do to support them to develop further because the childminder is an effective communicator. As a result, children make excellent progress in their learning overall. Children enjoy activities that support their literacy. However, the range of resources to promote their understanding and encourage them to attempt writing is not as

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who attend. This is outstanding

extensive as those for other areas of learning. However, this does not have a detrimental impact on the rate at which they develop.

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outstanding

The childminder is extremely sensitive to the needs of the children and has clearly established bonds with them. The children use the childminder as a secure base from which they explore the world around them. For example, they use the local surroundings and parks to explore the natural world. The childminder plans healthy meals and snacks throughout the day, promoting healthy eating habits. She also models good hygiene practices. Children receive help towards their next steps in learning through thoughtful discussions and activities with the childminder. She has developed strong partnerships with the teachers and others involved in children's learning, which means they progress continuously as they move on. The childminder has a robust knowledge of child protection procedures and knows what to do to keep children safe.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder fully understands the requirements of her role and meets these exceptionally well. She is highly organised and evaluates her practice regularly, setting improvements and taking action where necessary. This means that she increases the quality of teaching continuously, improving outcomes for the children in her care. The childminder makes use of regular training and the knowledge of other professionals to support her practice and consistently improve her teaching skills. For example, she shares knowledge and practice with fellow childminders and attends support meetings regularly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140806 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 841440 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in a village between Oxford and Aylesbury. She provides childcare all day from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant 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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