Hawes, Samantha

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 13 September 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 skilfully follows children's interests and consequently they make good progress in all aspects of their learning. Her teaching skills are strong.  Children's development is carefully monitored and encouraged through a broad variety of well-planned and spontaneous learning opportunities in the home and the local community.  The childminder is very passionate and enthusiastic about her role. Consequently she develops close relationships with children, parents and professionals in order to provide a high quality service.  Excellent care is taken to promote emotional well-being and all aspects of health and hygiene in this happy nurturing environment.  Parents and children report very positively on the high quality service offered. They report that children make very good developmental progress; they undertake fun activities and enjoy lovely food.  The childminder demonstrates a very good knowledge and understanding of all aspects

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This provision is good

of safeguarding matters. She also encourages children to develop their personal safety awareness.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder instinctively develops children's communication and language skills, but has identified that she has not undertaken further professional development to help ensure provision is targeted precisely to their individual needs.

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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

 broaden knowledge further of how children of different ages learn to speak and communicate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder at play throughout the inspection.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self- evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children thrive in this happy environment. The childminder plans in advance so that resources children like are easily accessible. She follows the children's current interests and plans activities which she knows will extend their skills. For example, a very young child likes playing outdoors. The childminder prepares the garden in advance of the child attending ensuring interesting resources are easily to hand. They play together outdoors exploring the various items. The childminder encourages communication and language well. She instinctively extends the child's sounds into sentences and words. Development is very closely monitored across each area of learning in partnership with parents. This helps to ensure children make consistent developmental progress.

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outstanding

The childminder is an exemplary role model who successfully encourages good behaviour through her consistent boundaries and expectations. Children's emotional development is promoted very effectively. The childminder is sensitive to the children's individual needs and adapts to meet them. She helps children to identify their feelings and learn appropriate behaviours. The childminder, in partnership with parents, helps children to prepare and adapt to changes in their lives, for example, when they start school or if changes occur in their family. Good health is effectively promoted through simple familiar routines and conversations. Physical skills develop as children climb on and off ride-on toys, and explore the many outdoor activities the childminder offers. Children visit activities in the local community where they develop their social skills as they meet other adults and children. The childminder encourages children to learn the importance of good

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outstanding

hygiene routines and sets a positive example to them. Children particularly enjoy the freshly prepared nutritious healthy food the childminder provides.

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provision is good

The childminder meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a good awareness of all aspects of safeguarding. For example, her premises are safe and extensive risk assessments are undertaken to identify and manage any potential risks. Partnerships with parents and professionals are very good. For example, daily conversations with parents ensure information is exchanged and all involved are well informed. This mutual understanding enhances the care offered and consequently the well-being of the child. Good use is made of the resources for young children in the community. This helps to develop positive relationships with other professionals. Developmental records are shared with parents and their comments are welcomed and valued. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents and children. This valuable information helps her to evaluate and further enhance her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252791 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 847069 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in September 2003. She lives in the rural village of Piddington, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday all year. The childminder holds a level 3 Diploma in Home-Based Practice.

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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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