Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 a good range of resources and encourages children to make independent choices in their play and learning.  The childminder works very closely with parents to get to know children and their starting points. Observations, assessments and planning are effective as the childminder takes children's individual needs into account.  The childminder is fully committed to supporting children to reach their full learning potential. As a result, children make good progress in their development.  The childminder is a positive role model and helps children learn to keep the environment tidy and safe. Children behave well.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding. She is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow for reporting child protection issues which may raise cause for concern.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to experience some aspects of understanding the world. For example, she does not encourage children to develop their awareness of information technology or increase their understanding of diversity and disabled people.

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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

 expand children's understanding of the world to further develop their awareness of information technology, the diversity of cultures and people's differing abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in all playrooms and the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, planning documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is attentive and sensitively supports children's individual needs. The childminder continually engages children in conversation, expanding their vocabulary as she follows their interests. For example, she plans a variety of activities around their interest in minibeasts. Children have a range of opportunities to use language to consider the differences in insects, such as the sounds they make and their number of legs. They also describe real minibeasts as they observe them using magnifying glasses. The childminder supports older children extremely well in their mathematical development, particularly their understanding of numbers and counting. As a result, children count reliably during play routines. This fully supports their learning and prepares them well for school.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children, where they settle quickly. Parents comment that children are happy and that they love attending. The childminder provides healthy snacks for children and fresh drinking water is readily available. Children show high levels of independence as they move freely and access toys and other play equipment. Older children use the toilet independently and wash their hands after use. All children greatly enjoy physical activity in the garden, where the childminder provides a good range of play experiences. This helps to promote their physical well-being. Children regularly participate in evacuation drills, so they know what to do and how to behave in an emergency. These experiences positively contribute to children developing a sense of danger and knowing how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has made a good start to childminding and has highly informative policies and procedures, which support her good practice. This has a positive impact on children's well-being and their learning and development. The childminder makes ongoing improvements as part of her self-evaluation process. She is committed to continual professional development to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has attended a course on healthy eating, which she has been able to use effectively to develop children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. The childminder maintains continuity for children's learning and care because of the effective partnerships she has with parents and local schools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423180 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1009392 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday.

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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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