Burton, Elaine

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2016 15 July 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 has made improvements since the last inspection and regularly reflects on her practice, to continually develop her service.  Children make good progress. They develop important skills that help them to prepare for their next steps in learning and their eventual move to school.  The childminder encourages children's good behaviour. She reminds children to use good manners and to be careful so that they do not hurt themselves. Children behave well.  The childminder plans an interesting range of activities that offers children a good level of challenge.  The childminder is particularly effective at supporting children's language skills. For example, children enjoy singing songs with her and using the new language they have learnt.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently obtain detailed information from parents about children's starting points, to help her plan for children's learning fully from the start.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to help children explore and learn about technology, to further develop their 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

 obtain more information from parents from the outset, about their children's development at home, to plan even more precisely for their ongoing progress  provide more opportunities for children to use technology in their chosen play, to further support their learning and interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing.  The inspector considered the views of parents as part of the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection and evaluated the impact of activities on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's learning journals and the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder seeks the views of parents and children well overall, to help maintain good standards and develop her practice further. She works well with other professionals involved in children's care, to provide continuity and help children to make good progress. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder takes action to keep up to date with new legislation and develop her skills and knowledge to improve her practice. For example, she has updated her understanding of how to help keep children safe and has also improved opportunities for children to independently choose resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares details of her observations and assessments of children's achievements with parents, to encourage them to extend their children's learning at home. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully, to help them progress well. She knows the children well and understands the different ways they learn. She ensures that resources and activities consistently interest and engage children. The childminder models language well and introduces new words, such as 'roll', 'squash', 'flat' and 'soft', as children manipulate and explore play dough. She helps to extend children's emerging language skills well as they play. The childminder encourages children well to move around and be active in their play, to gain control and coordination of their bodies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is thorough in her risk assessment of her premises. She offers children a safe and welcoming environment. Children have positive relationships with the childminder. They show that they are happy and settled in her care. The childminder supports their emotional and physical well-being effectively. She uses plenty of praise and encouragement to help develop their independence and confidence. Children have good opportunities to interact with others and explore new places.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and develop a good range of skills. They gain confidence to explore and enjoy experiences that prepare them well for their future learning. For example, children persevere at learning new skills such as using tweezers to move objects between bowls. They enjoy counting and exploring shapes, and learn to play together well; for example, as they share and take turns during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116374 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1061252 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Lane End, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates her service on weekdays throughout 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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