Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 24 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 successfully addressed the weaknesses identified at her previous inspection. For example, she has developed suitable systems for monitoring children's progress and she uses these to plan how to support each child's further development.  The childminder works well with her co-childminders to review what they do and to plan further improvements, such as developing additional ways of gathering parents' views.  Children make good progress. The childminder supports children well as they play. She notes what children are doing and adapts her language and teaching to the ages of the children taking part.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and her co-childminders. The home is welcoming and the atmosphere is friendly and lively. Children enjoy talking, playing and learning with the other children and adults, and demonstrate that they are relaxed and happy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of relationships with staff at pre-schools to fully share information about individual children's learning and progress.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to teach children about similarities and differences between different people and their traditions and customs.

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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 partnerships with staff at pre-schools children also attend, to exchange information and support a consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development  improve opportunities for children to learn about different customs and traditions, to strengthen their understanding of the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder in the home of the childminder's co-childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of child protection and first aid.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works effectively with her co-childminders to provide good quality care and education. She ensures that parents are well informed about their children's progress to help ensure that they can further support their children's learning at home. She and her co-childminders make use of training opportunities to ensure that their knowledge remains up to date. They use this improved understanding to provide good quality teaching. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of play experiences and outings for children to help them make good progress. She models clear language for children who are beginning to talk. For example, she names items that children bring to her. She encourages older children to make good use of their expanding vocabulary. For example, she encourages them to describe the features of toys or resources that they want to use. The childminder plans a range of outings to supplement her teaching. For example, she takes children to toddler groups to meet other children and uses walks to and from schools to reinforce children's developing communication and mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's care needs well. Children enjoy growing fruits and vegetables with the childminder and enjoy the home-cooked meals provided. The childminder organises the day so that younger children have opportunities to sleep and rest and that their routines are not unnecessarily interrupted, for example, by the need to collect older children from school. She provides clear guidance about acceptable behaviour and children behave well for their age. Children get to know the childminder well. They settle quickly and form warm bonds with all who help to look after them. They are confident to ask for help and happy to be comforted by adults who they know well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning, including the move to school when the time comes. Younger children learn to walk, to feed themselves and to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. They learn new words and to enjoy stories and books. Older children learn to recognise and write their name. They learn to share their ideas, count accurately, and recognise and name numbers. Children learn to look after themselves and each other. For example, children work together to tidy up and learn how to move safely around the home. They know the importance of following safety routines when on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432857 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1049463 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She works with two co-childminders from their home in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. She provides care all day, Tuesday to Friday, throughout the year, and her co-childminders provide care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout 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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