Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 children with an interesting range of learning activities and toys. Children's communication and language skills are developing especially well. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has established positive relationships with the children. Children are emotionally secure and develop good personal skills.  The childminder ensures that children are safe. For example, she invites other professionals, such as fire officers, to review her fire safety measures, including the evacuation procedures.  The childminder reflects effectively on her practice and takes positive action to make necessary improvements to benefit children.  The childminder has forged positive partnerships with parents, who state that they are pleased with the care and activities provided.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not strengthen children's understanding of different people, cultures and places as well as other areas of learning.  The childminder does not always provide sufficient challenge to encourage children to think for themselves and to solve problems.

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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

 strengthen children's understanding of different people, cultures and places  encourage children to think for themselves and to solve problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and observed the children participating in a range of activities.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including children's learning records and documents relating to safeguarding.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows determination in providing a good childminding service. She benefits from training and reads relevant documentation to help her improve her teaching and provision. She uses the information gained to provide interesting and stimulating activities for the children. The childminder evaluates her practice and takes effective action to make improvements. For example, she has improved children's language skills by extending the way that she tells stories. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures. She is fully aware of the action to take should she have concerns about a child's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations and accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses the assessments to monitor children's progress and plan activities to promote children's next steps in learning. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She has a secure understanding of how to help the children she cares for make good progress. For example, she plans a good breadth of experiences to encourage children's speech. She interacts with the children during practical activities to help them acquire and apply mathematical vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises a good range of activities that children are keen to explore. She has established a caring and warm rapport with the children and they thrive in her care. The childminder promotes healthy eating. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder continually fosters courtesy and good manners to help children learn to be kind and considerate to others. Children enjoy fresh air and have good opportunities to develop their physical and social skills, for example, on outings in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire a good range of skills which prepare them well for future learning. They behave well, share toys, take turns and consider the feelings of others. Children are confident communicators; they enjoy looking at books, listening to stories and talking about their experiences. Children are learning to use mathematical vocabulary. For example, they count and describe the items they buy, such as fruits and vegetables from the pretend shop.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442441 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 924935 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder is open all year, apart from family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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