Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 17 September 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder encourages children to develop their own ideas and solve problems. She sensitively supports them as they try different ways of fitting the large interlocking blocks together and then gives suggestions to help children continue their explorations further.  The childminder helps children's development of speech and communication. She talks gently to children, repeating words and phrases clearly to help their pronunciation and to extend their vocabulary. The childminder changes the tone of her voice to represent different characters, causing much laughter.  The childminder offers constant reassurance. She celebrates achievements with the children, who respond positively to her praise. As a result, children's behaviour is good.  The childminder provides an extensive range of resources that support children's interests. Toys are easily accessible and enable children to make their own choices

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This provision is good

about their play.  The childminder keeps children safe as she has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a robust knowledge of child protection issues to keep children safe from harm. This promotes their well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider outdoor learning when planning for the next steps in children's learning to help them make rapid progress.

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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

 link outdoor learning activities more closely to plans for supporting what children need to learn next so that they make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities on the ground floor of the premises and in the outside learning environment, and talked with the children.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder at various times throughout the inspection and looked at a sample of the children's records of learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and her self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses information from the parents and her detailed observations and assessments of children's development effectively to plan for their continuing progress. This helps them to be ready for the next stage of learning and eventually for school. The childminder makes good use of everyday activities and the local environment to interest children and motivate them to learn. Children spot numerals on the front doors of local houses while on a walk. They find and match details of wildlife in the local woods to support their early mathematics and reading. Children enjoy learning to climb the steps of a slide competently and playing imaginatively with the pretend kitchen in the garden. However, the childminder does not always make full use of opportunities for children to learn on a more active scale. For example, when planning, she does not fully consider how to develop children's concentration and their small muscle and coordination skills through

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good

The childminder fosters strong attachments with the children and they form close bonds with her. There is much fun and laughter as children try to pop the bubbles that the childminder has introduced. Examples of the children's work and photographs of them enjoying themselves are readily available. Children learn to play confidently in the company of others as the childminder takes them to activity groups on a regular basis. This helps children to develop friendships and a strong sense of belonging that supports their emotional well-being successfully. The childminder has established relationships with the families and this helps children feel safe and secure. Parents and carers report that they greatly appreciate the information, care and attention the childminder gives.

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provision is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and has a positive approach to developing her practice. She reflects on her practice to accurately identify what is working well and what needs to improve. She regularly updates her knowledge and skills through training and sharing ideas for good practice with other childminders. Following a course on singing with children, she has improved children's learning through practical and enjoyable experiences. The childminder effectively monitors children's learning to ensure that they make as much progress as they can. This includes preparing the progress check for two- year-old children when appropriate. The childminder has strong and effective relationships with the other settings that the children attend. The frequent sharing of information about children's care and learning helps to ensure a consistent approach. The childminder has a very secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and carries out effective risk

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219004 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 842559 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Denham, Uxbridge. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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