Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 16 January 2013

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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 keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She encourages parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home. This shared approach helps to provide a consistent approach to children's development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is particularly skilful at introducing mathematical language during children's play. For example, she helps them to count and to understand positional language.  The childminder is a good role model. She reminds children to take turns, or to find a similar resource, for example.  The childminder has updated her skills and improved her provision since the last inspection. For example, she has extended her range of resources to include resources that she uses to help encourage children's interest in the lives of people that live in their community and wider society.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide good opportunities to help further children's early reading skills. For example, children do not learn that print can be used for a variety of different purposes, as well as in books.  The childminder does not provide places for children to rest comfortably, for example if they want to relax or sit somewhere quietly.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn to recognise familiar words and build on their early reading skills  make the best use of the environment, taking full account of children's individual needs, including those who need opportunities to rest or relax.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and her understanding of safeguarding children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates her practice.  The inspector observed the childminder and her interactions with children.  The inspector and childminder evaluated an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice well and makes improvements that benefit children. For example, she now assesses children's learning more accurately and uses what she knows to monitor and plan for their development more precisely. The childminder attends statutory training, such as first-aid and safeguarding courses to help her keep children safe. For example, she has a good knowledge of how to manage minor injuries efficiently. She understands the local procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages with children during their play. For example, she listens to what children say, such as 'flyer flies', repeating back 'butterflies', to improve their pronunciation, vocabulary and understanding. The childminder helps children to develop spatial awareness and to solve puzzles. For example, she reminds children to look at the picture, to turn puzzle pieces round and to lift them slightly to join the pieces together to complete a jigsaw puzzle. The childminder helps children learn to manage some tasks by themselves in preparation for their move to school. For instance, she helps them to learn how to use the toilet, and to put on their shoes and coats.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to settle in when they first start. For example, she asks parents to bring favourite toys so children have something familiar to play with. She gently encourages children to build strong bonds with her so they feel safe and secure. The childminder helps children to recognise the things that make them and other children unique. For example, as children put play people on a bus, she describes the colour of their hair and explains that the little boy wears spectacles to help him see properly. The childminder provides children with plenty of exercise. For instance, she helps children learn to pedal bicycles and move along on a scooter.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a growing vocabulary and they learn to pronounce new words clearly. They learn to count and understand the meaning of positional language. For example, they sort toy wild animals into enclosures, count tigers and place a zebra on top of the wall. Children learn to use a range of tools, such as chalk, pens and crayons, and enjoy drawing. They follow instructions, learn to cooperate with their friends and behave well. Children learn a good range of skills that prepares them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131201 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1054441 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in the village of Gawcott, on the outskirts of Buckingham. The childminder operates her service between 7.30am and 6pm, all year round, 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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