Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 2015 14 February 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children make extremely good progress in their learning because the childminder regularly monitors their development and quickly closes any learning gaps.  The childminder builds highly positive relationships with parents and, as a result, they have significant involvement in their children's learning.  The childminder shares her precise assessments of children's progress regularly with parents. These highlight children's strengths and set targets for their future learning.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They participate in activities and play that significantly extend their learning. This builds on their curiosity and keenness to learn.  Children have an exceptionally strong attachment to the childminder and go to her for reassurance and comfort.  The childminder has an excellent grasp of child protection issues and of the local guidance to follow if she has a concern for children's safety. She reinforces this with

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This provision is outstanding

training and highly effective procedures.

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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

 revise the organisation of where children's belongings are stored to enable them to have easier access when appropriate.

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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 outstanding

The childminder demonstrates that she is highly skilled in teaching children to learn. High quality interactions and exciting activities engage children. As a result, the childminder is able to challenge them appropriately. The childminder makes extremely regular observations of their learning and shares these with parents. Parents routinely share their opinions and thoughts with the childminder. They have a comprehensive picture of the progress children make and are highly involved in their development. The childminder is extremely aware of children's achievements and accurately plans for the next steps in their learning. Children show high levels of involvement and confidence in all activities, such as using tools with modelling dough and in the sand pit. The childminder knows precisely what to do should children need extra support to learn. This includes gaining support and guidance from other childcare professionals.

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outstanding

The childminder provides children with an excellent range of toys and activities in an extremely welcoming home. However, it is not always easy for all children to have appropriate access to their own belongings. The childminder nurtures children's physical well-being as they access the fresh air and have exercise. The childminder makes excellent use of various outdoor facilities. Children become extremely independent, for example, as they learn to put on their shoes, balance on the garden swing and use tools safely on their own. The childminder enthusiastically encourages children's social and communication skills. Children learn to keep themselves safe and healthy as they wash their hands or remind each other of the safest route around the garden. Children significantly gain the skills they need for the move to pre-school or school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates the effectiveness of her teaching because she knows how well children progress and what she needs to do next to support them further. The childminder confidently communicates with other professionals at other settings, when necessary, such as teachers and childcare staff. This enables the childminder to have complete confidence as she helps children make extremely good progress in their learning. She evaluates her practice significantly well and consistently takes the views of others into account. The qualified childminder continues to build on her significant level of knowledge through various training courses. She sets excellent targets for improvement that she bases on the best outcomes for children. This means the childminder makes improvements that directly benefit children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434200 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 823968 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. She is accredited to receive government funding for free nursery education for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in childcare equivalent to level 3. She operates all day Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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