Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 15 April 2014

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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 knows children well and helps them to make good progress in their learning and development. She works closely with parents, carers and other settings that children attend to encourage consistency in children's experiences and care.  The childminder models play effectively alongside children and she teaches them new skills to help them build on previous learning.  Children form secure relationships with the childminder and develop good levels of confidence and independence.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and supervises children closely to help keep them safe.  The childminder evaluates her practice comprehensively to maintain a high quality and consistent service for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not enable children to explore their play ideas and develop their imaginations fully before moving on to the next learning experience.  Sometimes, the childminder does not consistently encourage children to respond fully during discussions to express their thoughts and ideas.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to follow their immediate interests to fully support their imaginative play  explore ways to give children more time to think during discussions to further encourage their responses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together.  The inspector talked to the childminder about aspects of her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, evidence of her training and written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her practice thoughtfully and encourages feedback from parents and children to gain their views. She has improved practice since the last inspection, for example, by developing opportunities for children to learn about healthy food. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date successfully, for example, by attending relevant training. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare and in the event of an accident or incident.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a calm and inviting play environment that encourages children to be motivated in their learning experiences. She assesses children's progress routinely to identify their capabilities and to plan for their next steps in learning effectively. The childminder provides challenging activities to help children develop a wide range of skills. For example, she helps children to explore the properties of shapes and to categorise colours as they enjoy playing with modelling dough. The childminder speaks to children clearly and introduces a wide range of vocabulary to help them make good progress in their language development. She exchanges information with parents on a regular basis to keep them well informed about their children's progress and time with her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and offers support where needed to make sure challenges are achievable. For example, she helps children to develop cooperation and independence as they enjoy completing small tasks during nappy changes. The childminder teaches children to be respectful and to develop a positive approach to people who are different from themselves. She provides clear guidance to parents to help them support their children's learning and development at home. For example, she makes suggestions to help children manage their feelings and behaviour through a consistent approach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for their future school lives. They engage well in learning experiences and enjoy having conversations with the childminder about what they are doing. Children develop good control in using a range of tools and materials, and they enjoy exploring different media and textures. They cooperate well with the childminder as they follow instructions, and they are familiar with daily routines. Children develop an enjoyment of reading, for example, as they listen intently to the childminder while sharing stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291026 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1068718 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers full-time care on weekdays throughout the year, including out-of- school care. She holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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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