Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2015 8 November 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 is a very calm and sensitive carer who has a gentle nature with children that helps her build good relationships with them. Children are calm and relaxed in her care because she understands their needs and has a strong bond with them.  The childminder understands child development and uses this knowledge to plan activities and make accurate assessments of the children in her care.  Parents are provided with a range of information to help them understand what their children learn. They have regular feedback and conversations with the childminder. She gives them written assessments of children's learning and understands the importance of working with other professionals, when necessary, to improve children's learning.  The childminder knows how to keep children safe and shares this with parents. She has robust policies and procedures, including a child protection policy, and routinely

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This provision is good

completes risk assessments for activities and events that children participate in.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to build on their existing independence skills during daily routines as, at times, she does things for them.  Overall, children are able to make decisions in their play, however, not all toys are stored where children can see them to enable them to freely choose what they want to use or play with.

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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

 improve the storage of resources to ensure children are more aware of the resources they can choose from  extend children's independence skills further by allowing them to manage routine tasks by themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  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, children make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides them with a wide range of interesting activities that stimulate their curiosity and build upon their abilities. She observes children and monitors their progress regularly. She uses this information to identify any gaps in learning, and knows to raise any concerns quickly in order to give children the best support possible. There is a good level of communication between the childminder and parents as they discuss their children's progress regularly. Consequently, children are well supported to learn. Children enjoy activities that take them beyond the childminder's home, for example, they enjoy attending stay and play sessions or joining other adults and children in group play in the local community. This helps children to form relationships with others and develop their social skills. This also helps them develop the skills they need for future learning and the move to school. They use

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who attend. This is good

the local areas to go on walks and this enables the children to have plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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good

Children are confident and seek out the childminder for cuddles and reassurance as they play. The childminder has a good understanding of what they need to feel safe and secure, so the children happily explore and investigate through play. The childminder provides them with a range of activities and resources, but because some of these are stored where they cannot see them they have to rely on the childminder to decide what to play with, rather than make these decisions themselves. The childminder actively challenges their development. For example, she encourages children to try new things and new activities. However, she does not always give them a chance to build on their current independence skills, for example, by allowing them to wash their own hands or try to open lids at mealtimes. At times, the childminder steps in to do things for children too quickly.

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provision is good

The childminder knows what to do to keep children safe and makes sure parents understand the procedures she should follow to safeguard children. She has a clear understanding of local child protection procedures and understands what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Information is relayed to parents frequently and the childminder asks them to share suggestions for improvement on a regular basis. She incorporates their suggestions into her own evaluations so that any improvements made are focused on improving children's outcomes. The childminder has arrangements in place to share information with other professionals, which means children receive a good level of support as they move on to a new setting, such as school. The childminder is keen to develop her practice and is able to make steady improvements to her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140741 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 846557 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 1994. She lives on the outskirts of Aylesbury and holds a relevant level 3 qualification at level 3. The childminder operates weekdays for most of the year.

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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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