House, Louise Michelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 September 2015 19 October 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has strong relationships with other settings and parents. This provides her with opportunities to share information to help reduce gaps in children's learning.  The quality of teaching is consistently strong. Assessments are good and are used to effectively plan for further learning. This ensures that children make good progress.  The childminder consistently uses effective strategies to engage children in positive behaviour. As a result, children behave well.  The childminder has good relationships with the children so that they feel safe and are happy and confident.  Strategies to support children's readiness for school and pre-school are highly effective because children learn to cope with change.  Child protection is strong. The childminder knows how to identify different types of abuse and how to report possible concerns about children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunity to select their own resources in order to help them make their own choices and increase their enjoyment.  Children do not always have enough opportunity to use and experiment with technology.

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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

 ensure children are able to choose their own resources, to further promote independence and enjoyment  enhance opportunities for children to learn using technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read parents' written comments to gather their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to check her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and carried out a joint observation with her.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children.  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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, the standard of her practice is good. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out regular checks to make sure the areas and resources children use remain safe. She practises fire drills with children to help them learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder evaluates her practice and invites feedback from others, including parents and children, to help make improvements that offer children better outcomes. She seeks advice and training to enrich her practice and she is well qualified. This has a positive impact on the quality of support that she offers, to help children reach their full potential.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of what the children can achieve. For example, children enjoy mixing paints, completing puzzles and using their imagination during play. They have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as folding up their wraps at lunch time and playing in the garden. Children interact with each other, and with other children and childminders when they meet at various groups. The childminder effectively promotes the differences within the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with stimulating and challenging environments and activities. She praises children to help them recognise their own achievements. Children have good opportunities to develop their own personal care routines. Older children use the toilet and wash their hands with minimal adult intervention, while younger children have more help when needed. Younger children are also encouraged to take regular naps to keep them well. The childminder offers children healthy snacks and meals, and they have access to fresh drinking water at all times. Children have good opportunities to exercise when they use scooters to travel to and from school and pre-school, and visit local outside areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They have good opportunities to extend their learning and their needs are met well. As a result, children make good progress and are well prepared for their move to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403452 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 831252 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates her service from Tuesday 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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