Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2015 4 February 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

 Children are happy and secure in the care of the childminder. Overall, she meets their individual needs well and helps them feel comfortable and content.  Children generally receive a good level of support that helps them to make steady progress in their learning. The childminder has a range of teaching skills that she uses to extend activities and provide challenge, to promote children's development further.  Parents know how their children are progressing and what they do each day, as the childminder regularly communicates with them. This includes a written two-year-old progress check to identify their children's achievements and gaps in learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of the child protection procedures. She undertakes additional training to ensure her skills are regularly refreshed in this area, and others, to safeguard children.  The childminder uses other childminders and parents to help her reflect on the quality

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This provision is good

of her practice. She shares resources and teaching approaches with other professionals, and uses these to improve the quality of her practice and provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are unsure of what to do next because not all resources are organised so that they are easily seen or readily available to them.  The childminder does not always give clear explanations about the routine, so children are not always able to independently make decisions about what they can do next.

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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 children's independence further by letting them know what resources are on offer, including those they cannot see  help children to understand and manage changes in the routine, so that they learn to adjust to different situations with ease.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.  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.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Overall the quality is teaching is good and the childminder uses a wide variety of skills to challenge children's abilities. She acts as a positive role model to show how to do things and asks questions during their activities to extend their learning. She has high expectations of children and knows what to do to promote their individual learning. This helps children to make good progress in their development. However, children cannot always make their own decisions about what to do next, because the childminder does not always remind them of the daily routine, or help increase their awareness of days and time. Children are able to become independent, and they relish doing so when they are given the chance; for example, they enjoy drying off wet outdoor equipment. However, not all resources are stored in a way that allows children to easily see what is available to them and so they rely on the childminder to makes suggestions. Therefore, at times,

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who attend. This is good

children cannot always make their own choices and have to wait for the childminder's help.

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good

Children are excited to be in the childminder's care and enjoy the activities on offer. The environment is very safe and welcoming, and children have access to indoor and outdoor play areas, and an adjacent green area for larger physical activities. The childminder understands how to help children feel secure and to learn. She uses observations and assessments to make sure they are always appropriately challenged. Children are well supported to take the next steps in their learning. For example, the childminder and children meet school teachers and attend school activities to help prepare them for the move. She keeps parents informed of their children's progress and knows how to involve others if children need extra support to learn. The childminder promotes positive behaviour and knows what to do if she is worried about a child's welfare or safety.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities, and makes sure she has policies in place to support her practice. For example, she implements a robust child protection policy and shares this with parents. The childminder has a drive to improve her service. She attends various meetings and training courses. She uses these to strengthen her teaching skills and help children make good progress in their learning. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and quickly identifies any areas where children need extra support. She evaluates her practice, taking into consideration the views of parents and other professionals. She demonstrates a strong commitment to driving improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338761 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 828335 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives in Haddenham, near Aylesbury in 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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