Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 August 2015 11 January 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 childminder has an accurate understanding of children's individual needs. Her detailed learning journey records accurately identify children's next steps in learning, so all children make good progress in relation to their starting points on entry.  Effective partnerships enable parents to be actively involved in contributing to their children's progress. Regular discussions, daily diaries and the sharing of development records help parents to promote children's learning.  Children are happy and interested in a wide range of activities as they confidently explore and play. As a result, they show good levels of independence and well-being.  The childminder is a positive role model and helps children to learn how to keep their environment tidy and safe. Therefore, children behave well.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding children. She is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow for reporting child protection issues, if

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to promote children's colour recognition during some play routines. Consequently, younger children do not always have the opportunity to develop this aspect of their learning.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to increase their awareness of diversity and the differences between people and cultures. Therefore, she does not fully promote their understanding 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

 make the most of all opportunities during play routines to promote younger children's colour recognition, ready for their future learning  expand children's understanding of various cultures and the differences between people, to further develop their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and the childminders interaction indoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector examined documentation including children's records, learning journeys, self-evaluation and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and comments from one parent spoken to on the day.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout observations.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans a variety of challenging activities which promote all areas of children's learning well. The childminder continually engages children in conversation and so expands their vocabulary as she follows their interests. For example, she skilfully questioned children who enjoyed playing with toy hammers and screwdrivers, about what they were doing with the play materials. The childminder built on their interests by adding a work station for them to explore and construct further. Children have a range of opportunities to explore their imaginations, for example, as they dress up and discuss fairy-tale characters. The childminder supports younger children extremely well in their mathematical development, including understanding numbers and counting. As a result, children are counting reliably during play routines. This fully

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who attend. This is good

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 coming here. The childminder provides healthy meals for children and fresh drinking water is readily available. Older children use the toilet independently and wash their hands after. Therefore, they learn good self-care skills. All children enjoy opportunities for physical activity in a garden with a good range of play opportunities and 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 keeping themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She keeps 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 reviews the quality of her provision well. She takes on board feedback from parents and listens to children's views. The childminder monitors children's progress and sets future learning targets. She is committed to continual development and training to improve outcomes for children. For example, she now effectively implements progress checks for two-year-old children after attending relevant training. Her new skills help her to assess children's learning well. The childminder maintains continuity for children through effective partnerships with parents and local schools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424186 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 823070 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 11 January 2012

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Telephone number

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