Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 30 August 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder extends children's learning well and carries out thorough assessments that clearly track children's good progress.  The childminder asks children effective questions that help to extend their language and thinking skills further.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. Parents say they receive good levels of information about their children's development and they are happy to recommend her to others.  The childminder has nurturing relationships with children and promotes their emotional well-being effectively. She is calm, reassuring and flexible in order to meet their needs. Therefore, children settle quickly when they first start because they feel safe and secure.  The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection procedures. She knows how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare to keep them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage children to carry out some everyday tasks by themselves. Therefore, she does not take all opportunities to promote their independence.  The childminder does not fully encourage children to develop their awareness of technology or how things work. Therefore, she does not fully promote their understanding of the world in this respect.

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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

 promote children's opportunities to learn about and use technology, to further challenge their learning and their understanding of the world  improve opportunities for children to manage some daily tasks by themselves, to strengthen their skills and help them to further develop independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read parents' testimonials to gather their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to check her 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 that children use.  The inspector sampled some documentation, including the childminder's policies and other records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with good educational experiences that promote their learning and development across all areas. As a result, all children make good progress. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve and uses their interests to plan activities that motivate them and meets their needs. Children enjoy interacting with each other when they come to the childminder's home. The childminder provides opportunities for them to socialise with other children at toddler groups and when she meets up with other childminders. She encourages children to develop their physical skills effectively. Children enjoy steering ride-on toys, mixing pretend ice creams with sand, experimenting with water and building train tracks. Therefore, they confidently develop a variety of new skills to help prepare them for school life.

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good

The childminder sets a good example to children. She praises them and shows them recognition for their achievements and reminds them to be careful to keep themselves and others safe. Children are encouraged to play together cooperatively and do this well most of the time. The childminder encourages older children to adopt good hygiene practices. She changes nappies sensitively and follows parents' preferences with regards to children's sleep routines. She helps children to be ready to move on to pre-school and school. The childminder takes children for visits and introduces them to teachers. Therefore, children feel more familiar with new people and places, and better prepared emotionally for changes, such as the move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides a safe and welcoming environment for children because she carries out robust checks to ensure her toys and the areas that children use remain suitable. The childminder practises fire drills with children to support their understanding of routines that keep them safe. She evaluates her provision and children's progress well and completes training to improve her practice. These measures help to ensure she offers better outcomes for children and their families. Parents and children are encouraged to contribute their views about the service to make improvements. The childminder attends meetings and welcomes visits from advisors to further develop her practice. She shares information about children with other professionals. This means that she can quickly identify and reduce any gaps in children's

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provision is good

progress. The childminder has arranged emergency backup care with other childminders. Therefore, families have reliable childcare with people that their children are familiar with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443100 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 986010 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm for 48 weeks a year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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