Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 September 2015 11 March 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 a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows the children very well and plans effectively to help them make at least good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources to meet the differing needs of the children.  The childminder reflects on and evaluates her practice. She values the views of parents and children and uses these to make changes. She reads articles, attends training courses, and keeps up-to-date with changes in legislation to develop her knowledge and skills further. This all helps the childminder to improve children's outcomes.  A key strength is the very positive way in which the childminder works with parents and other professionals, such as teachers, to support and further complement children's care and learning.  Children behave very well and they learn to be kind and considerate towards one

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This provision is good

another. The childminder encourages children to negotiate and solve problems themselves, which supports their confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides a wide range of worthwhile activities to support children's learning indoors, she does not plan for their all-round development as effectively outdoors.  The childminder does not fully extend younger children's understanding of what makes them similar but different from the important people in their lives.

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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

 plan outdoor play to provide highly stimulating opportunities to further develop children's all-round learning  strengthen opportunities for younger children to talk about themselves and their families to help them understand what makes them similar but different from other people in their lives.

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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 parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of how to protect children, and is fully aware of local safeguarding procedures. The childminder successfully assesses the environments used by children, so they remain safe and secure as they play and explore. The childminder works very closely with parents. She shares information daily with parents about their children's achievements at home and in the setting. Parents are full of praise for the care and learning opportunities the childminder provides; they feel they receive a 'personalised service' and their children are making good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The gentle and kind childminder uses effective teaching methods. She establishes very secure starting points in consultation with parents to help her plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder tracks children's progress thoroughly, which helps to identify any possible gaps in their learning. Young children develop early reading skills as they listen attentively to stories and participate eagerly in action songs using puppets. They create sounds and show an interest in a range of musical instruments from around the world. When talking to children, the childminder gives them time to think and respond with their ideas. She encourages repetition of activities, so children have plenty of time to reinforce what they learn. Children develop good mathematical skills. They learn to count confidently, and name colours and shapes. They explore measurement when they fill and empty containers with water. Children learn to care for living things, such as guinea pigs

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder strongly supports children's emotional well-being from the very start. The friendly interactions between parents and the childminder help children feel secure. The childminder uses this time to discuss valuable information about meeting children's care and learning needs. The childminder helps young children to develop good skills for their future learning. Children learn social skills during visits to pre-school groups. For example, they share and take turns as they play games. Children play with a range of multicultural toys and resources, which help to develop their understanding of diversity in society. The childminder helps children to learn good hygiene and healthy eating practices. Children gain a sense of well-being and independence as they take on little responsibilities, such as putting their shoes back on the doormat. Children develop good physical skills. They dance to music, learn to negotiate space on sit-and-ride toys, and climb and slide. They

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

talk about keeping safe and take calculated risks as they use apparatus.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun and enjoy learning through the good play experiences. They make consistently good progress and are very well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397154 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 830778 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 11 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, during term-time only and during some holidays by arrangement.

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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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Telephone number

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