Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 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 has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. They make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points.  The childminder provides a good selection of toys and learning materials, nursery furniture and equipment to meet the needs of the children attending.  The childminder has good routines and practices in place to promote the safety and well-being of the children successfully.  The childminder reflects on her strengths and areas for development. She evaluates her service effectively and encourages parents to share their views about her childminding service through discussions.  Children behave well and they develop skills with increasing confidence, as they are praised for the smallest of achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Young children have less opportunity to explore a wide range of objects using all their senses.  The childminder does not obtain precise information from parents about what their children already know when they start and she does not always share ideas to help parents guide their children's learning at home.

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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

 extend younger children's opportunities to explore a wider range of objects and natural materials, to strengthen their understanding of the world around them  encourage parents to share even more details about their children's development when they start, and offer further ideas to help parents guide their childreb's learning at home.

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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 develops her knowledge and skills to benefit the children and has a good capacity to make continuous improvement. For example, she carries out her own research to source specific information. She works well in partnerships with other professionals, sharing her knowledge with them to ensure a consistent approach. The childminder closely tracks children's progress to plan for their next steps for learning and to identify where they may require extra support. She communicates effectively with parents to keep them up to date about their children's learning and welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and other environments the children use, to keep them safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children at play to assess their development. She then uses these observations to plan their next steps for learning, linking activities to children's interests. The childminder captures younger children's listening and attention skills well, for example, by using props during interactive story times. This successfully supports their communication, language and literacy. The childminder teaches young children basic mathematics through daily routines and activities. For example, during an activity with flour, they fill and empty containers learning about quantity. They make marks and patterns with different tools and their fingers. Children find out how things work; for example, they press buttons on toys to turn on lights and play music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show they feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy cuddles with her and have a familiar routine, which enhances their sense of security. Young children have space to move around with ease and they develop good physical skills, for example, successfully steering ride-on toys. The childminder makes good use of the local community to broaden children's learning experiences. For example, they enjoy outings to the woods, park and pre-school groups. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices such as washing hands before eating. They enjoy healthy snacks and home-cooked meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They are motivated to learn and build on their social skills as they play with one another, share and take turns. The childminder helps children to become more independent; for example, they learn to feed and dress themselves. Children gain the skills they need for their next steps for learning in preparation for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486553 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1009928 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 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

This childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care each weekday, from 7am to 7pm, for most of the 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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Telephone number

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