Childminder 131218

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 10 August 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children settle exceptionally well in the extremely welcoming and stimulating environment. They are relaxed and comfortable, and develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants.  The childminder provides excellent leadership. She systematically reviews the skills of her team, and enriches her knowledge with further training and research to make sure the teaching is of the highest standard. She supports her staff team very well to improve its practice consistently and achieve very positive outcomes for all children.  Children make exceptionally rapid progress in their learning and development. The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's individual learning needs and uses highly effective teaching methods to extend children's learning further.  The partnerships with parents, and with other early years providers that children attend, are exceptional. Adults share information regularly and work very closely

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This provision is outstanding

together to ensure continuity of care and learning for children.  Children develop excellent levels of confidence and self-esteem as they readily engage in a wide range of conversations with the childminder and her assistants.  The childminder monitors children's progress extremely accurately. She swiftly identifies any gaps in their learning, addressing them with carefully targeted activities or support.

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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

 explore more innovative and exciting ways to extend children's understanding of the wider world, such as the differences between people and their cultures.

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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. She spoke with the childminder, the assistants and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's and her assistants' suitability, and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, and assessment and planning methods.  The inspector took account of parents' written views about the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder gives her utmost attention to providing children with the very best service that meets their individual needs. The childminder is extremely proactive in seeking out new information to make carefully chosen enhancements to her provision. For example, she recognises that she can do even more to broaden children's understanding of the world beyond their own experience. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have an excellent knowledge and understanding of how to protect children from harm. They are vigilant about children's welfare and have a very confident knowledge of how to act on any concerns. Partnerships with other settings, such as schools, are particularly well established to support excellent continuity of learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistants are exceptionally skilled in their interactions with children, seizing every opportunity to support and extend their learning. They are extremely enthusiastic, constantly singing and chatting with the children, which creates a very relaxed atmosphere. For example, as they finish their snack they sing a rhyme which links to their earlier cooking activity and they sing and mime the actions, taking turns to share the pretend money. The outside area is equally as exciting for the children to learn and play in. For example, children pull the carrots they planted earlier in the year and take them in to be prepared for them to eat at snack time. Planning is completely focused on children's interests and learning needs, which are well-known to all.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistants are totally committed to providing the highest quality care and attention to each child. They gather comprehensive information regarding each individual child's needs and requirements, to ensure they respect this thoroughly at all times. Children form exceptionally secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They have a very good understanding of how to behave, learning how to take turns, share and negotiate as they play. The childminder and her assistants eat snacks and meals alongside children, teaching them impeccable manners and important social skills. The childminder has an excellent understanding about the importance of children adopting healthy lifestyles. For example, children benefit greatly from numerous opportunities for exercise and play in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated, enthusiastic learners. They acquire an exceptionally broad range of skills, including early reading and writing, and high levels of independence, that prepare them extremely well for pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131218 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1057488 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 27

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in a village near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The childminder employs three assistants, two of whom work with her at any one time. The childminder offers care on a part-time basis, from Monday to Thursday, all year round, including out-of-school care.

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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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