Childminder 116375

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2015 4 April 2011

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children and is aware of signs that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. However, she does not have a secure understanding of the specific procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. In addition, she has not fully considered the use of mobile phones and cameras in relation to protection of children, as required.  The childminder does not demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirement to complete progress checks for children aged two years.  The childminder does not have strong or effective relationships with other professionals that are involved in children's learning.  Self-evaluation is not robust enough to identify key areas of weakness.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Parents express their trust in the childminder's ability to provide a safe, secure environment.  The childminder has a deep rooted understanding of children's development that allows her to create simple, yet effective, experiences for them to learn from.  Children show trust and comfort in the care of the childminder, who values their well- being highly.  The childminder has some strategies to support children as they move on to school, including giving them the skills they need to become more independent.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve knowledge and understanding of child protection, including Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and the use of mobile phones and cameras  review children's progress when they are two years old, provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development and encourage them to share this with any relevant professionals  establish a two-way flow of information with staff at other settings that children attend to promote continuity of care and learning.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation arrangements to obtain a more accurate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the provision and identify where action needs to be taken to improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed practice at the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector hosted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed a selection of documentation, including policies and procedures and other relevant information.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children join in with activities and games that engage and entice them to learn. The childminder understands how to introduce new areas of learning through play. For example, children find out about colours and quantities as they play with toy vehicles. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the progress they have made since she began caring for them. However, because she does not share this knowledge with other settings children attend, children do not receive fully coordinated support to develop their learning. Parents are involved in the learning that takes place because the childminder is keen to share information about children's experiences regularly. However, the childminder is unaware that she is required to undertake a progress check for two-year old children and to provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning.

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requires improvement

The childminder understands what individual children need and how to support them to feel secure and confident. Children enjoy activities and approach the childminder for comfort. They feel secure and develop a sense of self-confidence. The childminder's safeguarding policy does not reflect local procedures in all areas. However, the impact of this is minimised as the childminder is aware of signs and symptoms that may indicate a cause for concern and knows to report any concerns. The childminder encourages children to do things on their own, such as washing their hands before meals and putting on their shoes, which helps them become independent. The childminder offers support to children as they get ready to start school, including promoting their independence. However, the lack of partnership working with other providers means that preparation for children's move on to school is not fully coordinated between all those involved.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a wealth of experience, which she uses to teach children in ways that are appropriate and help them develop. For example, children progress their communication, social and physical skills well. Unfortunately, because the childminder has not kept up to date with current requirements, she does not meet all requirements. The childminder reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of parents and children that she works with, which means she makes some appropriate changes to her practice that benefit children and families. However, because her evaluations are not based on up- to-date information about safeguarding and assessments, she does not readily identify all weaknesses in her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116375 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 846108 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in a house in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. She offers care between 7am and 7pm from 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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