Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 September 2015 8 June 2011

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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

 Children are very happy, secure and settled with the childminder because she places a positive emphasis on children's personal, social and emotional needs.  The childminder uses effective teaching methods to help children to be inquisitive and enthusiastic learners. She provides a good range of resources and a welcoming environment in which children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder closely monitors children's progress and involves parents in planning for their next steps in learning.  The childminder is fully aware of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. She has a clear understanding of the signs that may indicate that children are at risk of harm and how to report any concerns to protect children's welfare.  The childminder places emphasis on children's health and well-being. During the routine of the day, the children learn good hygiene practices and they eat healthily.

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This provision is good

 The enthusiastic childminder reflects on her practice and she gives parents and children opportunities to share their views about her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently help younger children's understanding of themselves, their families and familiar things in their lives.  The childminder does not always fully extend children's mathematical learning experiences.

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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

 provide more opportunities for younger children to talk about people that are important to them and significant experiences in their lives  extend and build on children's mathematical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very motivated. She enhances her good knowledge of childcare by reading childcare journals and attending a variety of workshops and training courses. Following training, the childminder encourages children's scientific exploration. Children learn that by adding tonic water the properties of the play dough change and it glows in the dark. The childminder carries out assessments of her premises and for outings to minimise possible hazards and effectively promotes children's safety and well-being. The childminder establishes strong links with parents and other professionals, such as pre- school teachers. This consistent approach helps to promote children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's achievements and she uses effective teaching techniques. For example, she encourages children to predict what will happen when they mix paint colours. She plans worthwhile activities based on the children's interests that help them make good progress. The childminder encourages children's development as they play. She skilfully provides challenges to extend their learning even further. For example, young children learn to squeeze the paint bottle themselves. The childminder engages parents successfully in sharing information about their child's learning at home. Parents talk to her daily and write comments in their child's assessment book. The childminder uses these updates to plan effectively for the children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close relationships with the childminder in her homely environment. They are keen to play and explore. Children are well behaved and the childminder teaches them right from wrong. As and when any small behaviour issues arise, the childminder discusses these with parents. Consequently, children receive consistent help to manage their feelings and behaviour between home and the setting. The childminder praises the smallest of achievements to develop children's self-confidence. Children gain an understanding of how to manage risk. For example, they listen attentively to an interactive story about wearing seat belts in the car. The childminder encourages children's enjoyment of physical exercise, such as playing ball games and climbing on apparatus at the park. Children learn to respect other people's beliefs because they share the celebrations of festivals and go on outings to find out about the world in which they live.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has both high and realistic expectations for children's progress. She successfully helps all children to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder consistently assesses children's progress, which helps her to highlight any concerns and narrow any gaps in children's achievement. Children are well prepared for their next stage in education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140695 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 999294 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Cheddington, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, all 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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