Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2015 14 July 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

 The childminder is enthusiastic about keeping up to date with her professional development. She actively completes training and attends regular meetings to make sure her practice is of a good standard.  The childminder has strong links with the other settings that children attend. She shares information about children to quickly identify and reduce gaps in their development.  The childminder has good relationships with the children she cares for. Children are confident and happy because they feel safe and secure.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder monitors and completes assessments across all areas of learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder skilfully questions children and demonstrates effective communication to extend their language and thinking skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough information about children's learning at home in order to further support children's learning.  Children do not always have enough opportunities to access resources for themselves in order to develop their independence and free choice.

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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

 encourage parents to share more information about children's learning at home to fully promote better links  enable children to access resources for themselves to further develop their independence and free choice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the areas of the property that children use.  The inspector read the written views of parents to determine their opinions.  The inspector observed the children and the childminder's interactions with them.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and spoke to her during the inspection to determine her understanding of the requirements.  The inspector sampled written polices and other relevant documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Leadership and management are effective. The childminder carries out emergency evacuation procedures with the children. The childminder checks the environment and toys the children use to make sure they remain safe and secure. She has a robust understanding of how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare and teaches them about 'stranger danger' to help promote their awareness of how to keep safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates the service she provides and welcomes the views of others to help her to make improvements that offer better outcomes for children. For example, she carries out questionnaires and seeks advice from other professionals to make sure her practice supports children's needs effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children's interests and uses this information to plan and provide activities to support and build on their overall development. She understands the children well and knows their capabilities. Her expectations of what children can achieve are realistic. For instance, children enjoy playing with train tracks and use flash cards to learn about different emotions. They develop their physical skills by, for example, going to the park, helping to make play dough and exercising in the garden. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to interact with each other and to develop their social skills. Children learn about the different traditions and celebrations that exist in their wider world. For instance, they try foods from around the world and carry out activities to gain an awareness of Chinese New Year, Diwali and Christmas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to learn to carry out personal care routines for themselves. For example, older children use the toilet and wash their hands with less adult support. The childminder is always available to offer more help to those who need it. She reminds children of the rules and encourages them to share and take turns. This helps them to understand what is expected and to learn to behave well. The childminder promotes healthy eating and involves children in establishing good eating habits. She ensures that they have access to drinks at all times. The childminder takes younger children with her to collect older children from school. This provides them with suitable opportunities to develop a familiarity with new routines, environments and people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. Children make effective progress in their learning and development from their starting points. This prepares them well for all future learning and for change.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420473 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 832650 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 14 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates from Monday to Friday between 7am and 8am. She is also available on Mondays between 9am and 1pm, Wednesdays between 12 noon and 6pm and Thursdays between 3pm and 6.30pm, for 47 weeks a year. The childminder holds a relevant playwork 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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