Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 5 December 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 provides a wide range of activities, based on children's interests, which successfully promotes good progress.  The childminder prepares children very effectively for the next stage in their learning and care. She communicates successfully with parents and other settings to identify and promote the necessary skills and attributes that will ensure children's continued success.  Children behave very well, respecting the needs of others. The childminder's calm and nurturing approach helps children learn to share; older children involve younger children well in their play.  The childminder attends training that is in direct response to the needs of the children in her care and this has a positive impact on children's learning and development.  The childminder evaluates her practice well. She successfully targets areas to improve that bring about effective change to her provision. For example, well thought-out

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This provision is good

displays of children's next steps in learning help keep parents up to date with their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ask challenging questions that develop children's thinking as fully as possible.  The childminder does not fully involve parents in establishing children's skills on entry, to help her plan learning accurately from the start.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning even further, for example, by asking more 'how' and 'why' questions to further challenge children to think critically and to express their thoughts and ideas  build on the range of information gained from parents about children's starting points and use this information to plan even more effectively for children's individual learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector looked at children's records and learning journeys, and sampled the policies and formal records. The inspector discussed the childminder's self evaluation process.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the observations. The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector checked the qualifications and training of the childminder, along with evidence of suitability.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to protect children and who to contact should a concern arise with their welfare. Risk assessments and safety checks help keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's development to ensure any gaps in learning close quickly. She establishes good partnerships with parents and provides them with information about their children's progress and care. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive. Following training, she has improved her practice in many ways, especially for children who may not progress as strongly in communication and language. The childminder establishes effective links with other settings children attend to ensure good continuity in their learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes and evaluates children's achievements. She responds with opportunities that encourage children to develop. Children are engaged and interested in their play and learning. The childminder is skilled at adapting activities to suit children of differing ages and abilities. For example, at inspection, children played with rice and cereals; younger children enjoyed the sensory qualities as they filled and emptied containers. Older children identified the letter cards hidden among the materials. The children made links in their learning as they freely explored the toys and resources on offer. Children took the rice and cereals over to the pretend kitchen to play 'making dinner'. The childminder uses her good relationships with children to develop their learning. She builds many conversations based on her knowledge of children's experiences outside her setting. Pre-school children benefit from daily activity time; they enjoy many

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

playful opportunities to develop their early literacy and mathematics skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical skills and well-being effectively. Children develop good independence and self-care skills. They gain an understanding of healthy eating as they recognise foods that are good for them. Children have a happy and warm relationship with the childminder. She is responsive to children's individual needs and meets them well. Children benefit from daily play outside, where they develop their coordination and physical strength. Children have many opportunities to go out into the local community. The childminder teaches them about hazards and risks. Children learn how to use equipment in parks without harm and how to cross roads safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They settle quickly in the childminder's care and are confidant and motivated to learn and try new experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426680 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1031803 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates her service from Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. She offers care five days a week during flexible hours. The childminder's service is open all year round.

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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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