Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 4 October 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 has strong teaching skills. She has a good understanding of what children can do and extends their learning further through the support she gives while they play. Therefore, children progress well.  The childminder works well with parents and adults at other settings to promote children's learning. She willingly exchanges developmental information because she understands how this contributes to children's learning.  The childminder strongly supports children's independence and encourages them to do tasks for themselves, particularly those that support their good health. Children show good levels of confidence and self-esteem when they have achieved a new skill.  The childminder develops her knowledge and skills well and attends regular training. As a result, she promotes good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, the childminder extends children's learning well. However, she occasionally fails to use language or ask questions to encourage them to think. Therefore, they do not always find their own solutions to problems as they play.  Although the childminder has some resources to support children's understanding of diversity, she does not fully encourage this aspect of their learning. Therefore, she does not take all opportunities to develop their understanding of the world.

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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

 strengthen opportunities to skilfully interact with children and ask them effective questions, to help them solve problems as they play  help children to understand and appreciate their own and other people's individuality, to increase their awareness of the wider world and diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning throughout the inspection, inside and outside.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including development records and key policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through records and letters.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans for children's development and offers them a wide range of learning experiences. She is attentive, helps children to learn as they play and builds on their skills. Children are happy and show good levels of enthusiasm. They are inquisitive and enjoy exploring the exciting activities provided. The childminder uses story time and when children look at books, or point to pictures, to increase their vocabulary. She plans outside space to ensure children enjoy a range of physical challenges. Children enjoy using spoons and scoops when playing in water and sand. This encourages them to learn how to grasp different objects in order to use them successfully. Children also enjoy using the toddler trampoline which helps to strengthen their leg muscles and support their balance and coordination.

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good

The childminder encourages children to build trusting relationships and she is kind and caring towards them so that they feel secure. She encourages children to share and teaches them to take turns. Children learn to be helpful and they play harmoniously together. These strong relationships enable them to manage new challenges in their lives, such as attending pre-school or school. The childminder helps children to learn about their own safety as they develop new skills. She encourages children to learn to peel their own fruit for snacks, and to find and help to put on their own shoes to play outside. Meals and snacks are healthy and nutritious. Children learn to wash their hands and good hygiene is maintained by the childminder. Overall, the environment, both inside and out, is safe and promotes the learning needs of the children.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to monitor and assess children's development. This enables her to plan according to children's learning needs. In addition, information sharing across different professionals and home successfully enables children to make good progress. The childminder values parents' comments and seeks their views as part of her self-evaluation process to develop her service effectively. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. She ensures children feel safe to share concerns and is alert to changes in their physical and emotional well-being. The childminder makes sure all those who are regularly in contact with children are safe to do so.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428229 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 823380 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 4 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care five days a week, including before and after school. She has completed home-based childcare training.

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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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