Childminder, Out-of school day care in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 26 April 2011

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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 childminder understands how children learn. She sets achievable expectations of them and supports them to make progress in their development.  The childminder is very conscious of the needs of the children. As all children attend after school, she ensures they have the option to rest and relax.  The childminder has well-established relationships with the settings the children attend. She maintains strong links with teachers, which contributes to children's well-being.  The childminder provides a warm, secure environment that allows the children to play freely. She has good arrangements to keep them safe from harm.  The childminder works closely with parents to make sure she understands their expectations in order to give children consistency of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder takes all the necessary action to make sure the premises is safe and clean. However, she does not fully build on children's ability to assess the safety of themselves or others in play or during routine activities.  Overall, the arrangements for self-evaluation are good. The childminder seeks feedback from parents and others professionals, and listens when children choose to express their views. However, she does not actively encourage children to share their opinions to help her to strengthen her practice further.

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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

 extend further the good arrangements to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the provision by exploring more ways to gain children's view.  build on children's developing understanding of their own safety and the safety of others but offering more opportunities for them to become involved in assessing risk and challenge during daily play and routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The children receive good care and attention, which means their needs are met well. Children have time to rest when they first arrive as they attend after a full day at school. However, the childminder still offers children a range of activities that cover all areas of learning. The children explore happily in the garden or indoors. The childminder has a sound grasp of child development and knows how to extend children's learning. Her good use of questioning and challenge supports children's thinking. The childminder knows how to use the relationships she has with the other settings children attend to support their needs. She makes sure parents are able to communicate with her frequently and knows how to explain the skills she has and what support she can offer. Children receive help to secure friendships, manage their own needs and become effective communicators, mainly through role-modelling from the childminder.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure she understands the children as soon as they join her. She learns their preferences and dislikes quickly, which helps them to settle. As a result, children make steady progress in the childminder's care. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyle habits. She offers well-balanced meals, drinks and plenty of opportunity for fresh air and exercise. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection procedures and takes appropriate measures to make sure children are protected from harm. Children are able to be independent, as they clear away their dishes at meal times or select the activities they would like. However, they do not always have opportunities to manage risks for themselves, such as serving their own food.

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provision is good

The childminder has the necessary skills and training to keep children safe from harm. She is aware of the requirement to make sure assessments of learning are shared with parents. The childminder understands what needs to be done to provide extra help for those children who require it. This includes her responsibility to provide written summaries of progress to parents when their children are between the ages of two and three years. The childminder has aspirations to progress her practice and demonstrates a capacity to continually improve. She makes sure parents and other professionals are able to share ideas for improvement with her. Although she doesn't take every opportunities to gain the views of children, the childminder still reflects on her practice and sets achievable goals that improve the teaching and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140733 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 841439 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 26 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives on the outskirts of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire and offers after school care from 3.30pm to 6.30pm each day, term time only. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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