Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 30 November 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has high expectations of all the children that she cares for. Teaching is of a high quality and supports children to make outstanding progress. Precise assessment of children's achievement allows the childminder to provide challenging activities to support their individual needs very effectively.  The childminder develops strong relationships with parents. She shares a regular summary of their children's progress and parents communicate any developments from home. This close working partnership supports children's ongoing learning extremely well.  Children are highly motivated and eager to take part in the exciting experiences the childminder plans. There are many opportunities for children to make choices in their play in the childminder's home and outside, where they regularly visit nearby venues, such as woodland areas and parks.  Children demonstrate very positive behaviour. The childminder is an extremely effective

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This provision is outstanding

role model. She skilfully handles any potential conflict by providing clear and thoughtful explanations to the children to support and diffuse the situation calmly. This enables children to develop an excellent understanding of their feelings and those of others.  The childminder uses highly successful strategies to promote children's growing language and communication. She provides narrative throughout their play, listens carefully and asks skilful questions to encourage children to think and respond. This helps children to develop very effective skills in readiness for their future learning.  The childminder is extremely nurturing and caring, and shows a genuine affection for children. Therefore, they form very secure emotional attachments and feel safe and happy in her high-quality care.

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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

 enhance children's understanding of difference and similarities between themselves and others, to extend their growing understanding of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder.  The inspector viewed feedback from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and the childminder's observation and assessment records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation record and other records of reflective practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She undertakes relevant training and frequently reviews her policies in line with current legislation. This underpins her already excellent practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of how to safeguard children and follows clear procedures, thoroughly considering every aspect of children's welfare. The childminder's commitment to continually improve her provision is evident. She is extremely proactive in seeking feedback from parents and expertly reviews the areas children play, in response to the children and their stages of development. Parental involvement in children's learning provides a positive impact on their progress. The childminder develops strong partnerships with other settings children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder regularly plans exciting and interesting experiences. She excels in communicating with children and skilfully refers to recent events to engage children in conversation. The childminder uses the home environment to provide opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. For example, she encourages children to spend time with a range of pets and learn how to care for them. She also places a bird table near the window, which allows children to freely observe the birds. The childminder effectively supports the children in their thinking and adds ideas to extend the learning. Although the childminder helps children to build their understanding of the world, she does not fully extend their developing knowledge of diversity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder expertly plans a highly stimulating environment to meet the needs of the children. She is highly skilled in helping children to settle into the new routines, so that they quickly become happy and confident. When carrying out care routines, the childminder effectively follows health and safety procedures and ensures that high standards of care are well-maintained. The childminder encourages children to develop their self-help skills, particularly during mealtimes, where children quickly become confident in feeding themselves. The childminder instinctively supports each child towards their next stage of development, while providing individual challenges to help them practise their independence. This carefully tailored support enables each child to make outstanding progress and ensures they are emotionally secure.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress from their starting points. They are highly motivated to learn and eager to take part in the exciting activities that meet their individual care and learning needs. Children are very well prepared for their future learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107856 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 824849 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives with her family in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. She cares for children five days a week, all year round, including before and after school. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education for children aged two, three and four years old. She has obtained a level 3 qualification in children's care, learning and development.

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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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