Morrissey, Lisa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 7 September 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

 Parents state that they are happy with the service the childminder provides, and say that their children are happy and well cared for. Parents are encouraged to share their children's progress in several ways.  The childminder has strong relationships with the children. As a result, they feel safe and secure, and are confident to play and explore.  The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. She can confidently name the different types of abuse and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder works with an assistant. She regularly talks to her to share good practice. She monitors her practice to make sure she remains suitable to work with children. Therefore, children receive continuity in the care and learning they receive.  The childminder provides children with good educational programmes that meet their learning and development across all areas. As a result, children progress well, including

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet consistently ask children questions that encourage them to show and develop their thinking, ideas and knowledge further.  The childminder does not ensure that all personal care routines fully help children to build on their independence. For example, the childminder does not provide equipment to enable children to reach the sink to wash their hands by themselves, and she does not encourage them to help prepare food for their meals.

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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 learning further by improving the quality of questioning used to encourage children to share their ideas and knowledge more  review personal care routines to ensure these are fully supportive of children's developing independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read parents' testimonials to gather their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant to check their understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises children use.  The inspector sampled required documentation, including the childminder's policies and documents.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder carries out assessments that enable her to clearly track children's progress. Therefore, she is able to effectively plan activities and opportunities to further extend children's learning and enjoyment. The childminder has high expectations of what each individual child can achieve, and uses their interests to motivate them to learn. Children have consistent opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. They regularly meet up with other childminders and their children and attend a variety of groups. Children enjoy developing their physical skills. They enjoy making shapes with play dough, sliding in the garden and kicking footballs. They use their imaginations while playing in the toy kitchen, using the cars and garages and dressing up.

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good

The childminder consistently reminds children to share, and encourages them to cooperate and play together. Children receive praise and are reminded to use their manners. They have good opportunities to develop age-appropriate responsibilities. For example, the childminder expects them to help tidy away the toys when they have finished playing with them, and they do this well. Children receive healthy meals and are encouraged to drink regularly. Older children use the toilet by themselves, while younger children have their nappies changed sensitively by the childminder to meet their individual care needs. The childminder prepares children well for school. She talks to them and reads them stories to help prepare them for the move. Children also visit schools and nurseries when they pick up older children. This helps them to become familiar with new people and places.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She checks the areas the children use to make sure they remain suitable. The childminder carries out regular fire drills to increase children's understanding of routines that help keep them safe. She attends training, gains feedback from other professionals and evaluates her service to develop her practice. The childminder works effectively with teachers at pre-schools and schools. Therefore, gaps in children's progress are quickly reduced. She has emergency backup care arranged for children with another childminder. This means that in her absence parents have reliable care, and children feel at ease because they are already familiar with the childminder and her children. Partnership with parents is good, and parents' state that the childminder is 'one in a million' and the 'best mom from mom'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116564 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 840065 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 48 weeks a year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant who holds a relevant qualification at level 2.

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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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