Childminder, Out-of school day care in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 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 very well-resourced learning environment. Children are creative and imaginative in their play. They make independent choices and display good levels of confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder makes regular observations and assessments to review the progress children are making. She plans exciting learning experiences that support the next steps in children's learning well. They make good progress in all areas of learning.  Parents value the level of care and daily communication the childminder provides. They contribute information about their children's early learning and the childminder keeps them well informed about their children's progress.  The childminder supports children's good behaviour and the development of their social skills successfully. Children learn to form friendships, share equipment and play cooperatively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not update her professional development regularly to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. For example, she does not always use the opportunities that arise to build on children's early reading and writing skills.  The childminder does not involve parents and children to contribute to the evaluation of her practice to identify areas for development fully.

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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

 seek a wider range of professional development opportunities to further increase the good teaching skills  enhance evaluation of practice fully, for example, by involving parents and children to help identify areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as assessments of children's learning, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written comments they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child to protect their welfare and safety. For example, she completes maintenance checks and assesses the environment to identify and minimise any risks to help keep children safe. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and reviews the quality of their learning experiences to help identify any gaps in their development. She takes action to help children to catch up with their peers. The childminder has established effective partnerships other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information to promote a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of exciting opportunities that positively engages children and stimulates their imaginations. For example, she builds on children's interest and encourages them to follow a pirates' treasure map in their play. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She is skilled at helping children to think and respond. For example, she listens to children's ideas, introduces new words and asks questions as they play. The childminder promotes children's number skills effectively, such as encouraging children to count and introducing simple addition and subtraction.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's independence effectively and helps them to develop good social skills. She praises children and encourages them to persevere with tasks to promote their self-esteem. The childminder talks with children about the importance of simple hygiene and safety practices to help them to understand why such routines are important to their health and well-being. For example, the childminder shows children how to use knives safely. She helps to promote children's physical development. For example,the childminder provides lots of activities that keeps them active and reinforces children's understanding of safety when they go shopping or walk in the local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are imaginative, expressive and resourceful learners. They show good creativity, for instance, when they pretend to be pirates, 'walk the plank' and go fishing. Children concentrate and persevere, for example, as they try to catch fish with magnets. Children learn to be independent. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals and like helping to make their own lunches. Children offer suggestions and make choices about everyday activities. They are confident and motivated to learn. Children learn to listen and have good communication skills. They develop good skills and attitudes for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473904 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 976082 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday, 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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