Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 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 a warm, welcoming and well-resourced environment. Children make independent choices in their play and have very good levels of confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She gives lots of praise and helps children to learn how to resolve conflicts that may arise. Children understand how to behave and develop good social skills, such as sharing.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children to improve the service she provides to benefit children.  The childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences to build on children's interest in the outdoors and the wider community. Children grow in confidence and are eager to play and learn. They make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents and with other

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This provision is good

settings. She frequently shares information to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use her assessments of children's development to monitor and track their progress more precisely. For example, to identify any less obvious gaps in their learning and plan even more accurately for children's progress.  The childminder does not always encourage children to explore number and mathematical ideas to further develop this area of learning.

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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

 build on the use of assessments to track and monitor children's progress over a period of time, to further improve planning for children's next steps in learning  consistently extend children's early mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity, and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the premises' and the toys and equipment provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder actively evaluates the quality of her work and plans for future developments. For example, she plans activities so they closely match children's interests. She takes good advantage of training opportunities and her links with the local authority and other childminders to improve the quality of her provision. For example, she is more confident when completing the progress checks for two-year-olds. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in her home and when out in the community. Partnerships with parents and other settings are good. The childminder's good partnership with teachers, together with the activities that she provides, helps children to move on confidently when the time comes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly attends groups in the community to help support children's social skills and physical development. She provides a good range of appropriate resources to enable children to learn and discover. For example, she supports children's understanding of volume as they enjoy playing with water, filling and emptying the containers. The childminder plays alongside children and engages in conversations, helping to support and develop their emerging communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new vocabulary, such as 'sticky' and 'wriggly', as children enjoy playing with tactile materials such as play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and considerate towards the children in her care. She encourages them to follow good hygiene routines and encourages their independence. The childminder provides opportunities which support children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She supports children's physical health by providing daily outdoor play in the garden, and outings to the local toddler group. The childminder helps children to try a variety of fruits at snack and to eat nutritious and balanced meals. She establishes good routines that contribute to children's self-confidence and well-being. She teaches children to be tolerant and thoughtful and to build strong bonds with her.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and are working securely within the range of development typical for their age. They have a positive attitude towards learning and are keen to try new experiences. Children learn to listen and have good communication skills. They behave well and play safely. Children develop the important skills and attitudes they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471595 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 979921 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Wing, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The childminder offers care throughout the week, including before and after school, and works 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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