Childminder 116446

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2017 19 December 2012

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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 children occupied and gives them lots of praise and encouragement to help build their confidence. She uses her good skills for managing behaviour when required. Children behave well.  The childminder has consistently good teaching skills. For instance, she knows when to stay back and allow children to concentrate and when to offer support.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder monitors their development effectively and this helps her to identify gaps in their learning.  The childminder is very experienced. She understands how children learn and keeps her knowledge up to date. For instance, she undertakes training, reads books, and receives support and information about good practice from a professional childcare association.  Children learn about safety and act responsibly as they play. For example, they tell the childminder that the pretend tea they have given her is too hot, and they remember to

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This provision is good

play with their prams away from younger children in the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not build on her good assessment systems to precisely identify children's next steps in learning, to help them achieve at a higher level.  The childminder has not established highly effective partnership working with all other settings that children attend, to help provide a more shared approach to children's learning and development.

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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

 refine the good assessment process so that information about what children need to learn next is more precise, sharply focused and used even more effectively to help children make the best possible progress  extend partnerships with other settings children also attend, and consistently share detailed information about their development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting and playing with the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.  The inspector sampled documentation, including training certificates, policies and procedures, and assessment records.  The inspector undertook a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow to keep children safe. She knows the possible signs to be aware of that indicate children may be at risk of harm or extreme views. For instance, she attends regular safeguarding training which helps her to identify any children who may be at risk of any form of harm. The childminder monitors her practice successfully to achieve good outcomes for children. She has improved her practice to meet all requirements successfully. The childminder ensures that the premises are secure and she maintains all paperwork correctly to meet children's needs effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in her interactions with children, taking opportunities to support and extend their learning. She is enthusiastic, constantly chatting with the children, which creates a relaxed atmosphere. The childminder reads skilfully to children and encourages a keen interest in early reading. For example, she talked about the story and pictures, used singing and action songs to support the learning, and children were captivated. Children enjoy using their imagination and the childminder joins in their pretend play to extend their learning. For example, the older children pushed their dolls in their prams to the park and ate a picnic tea with their babies when they got there. Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder communicates effectively to keep them up to date with their children's progress and the activities she provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's individual needs and to help them settle when they first start. For example, she provides regular opportunities to ensure a good exchange of information. The childminder helps children to learn about people who are different from themselves, through a range of interesting activities and experiences. She helps children to develop healthy lifestyles, for example, by teaching them about good hygiene at mealtimes. The childminder ensures that children remain comfortable during their time with her. For example, she enables them to eat, drink, sleep and have nappy changes in accordance with their individual needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good verbal communication skills. For example, young children talk confidently and use a good range of vocabulary. They are happy, sociable and behave well. Children are curious and active learners. For example, they enjoy feeding birds, when they learn about the different types of birds that come to the bird table and in the childminder's garden. Children are able to count and begin to recognise colours. They develop skills needed for their next stage of learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116446 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1058730 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Radnage, in Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care each weekday, 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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