Childminder 116582

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2017 26 March 2015

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations raised, demonstrating a good capacity for further improvement.  Children form close relationships with the childminder, who is attentive and responsive to their individual needs. Children settle quickly and are happy and confident in her care. This helps to promote their positive well-being.  The childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences to build on children's interest in the outdoors and the wider community. Children grow in confidence and are eager to play and learn. They make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents and with other settings. She frequently shares information to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use her assessments of children's development to identify any less obvious gaps in their learning and plan even more accurately for children's progress.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to explore number and mathematical ideas to further develop this area of 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

 strengthen the systems for tracking and monitoring children's progress over a period of time to further improve planning for children's next steps in learning  strengthen teaching strategies to consistently promote children's early mathematical development even more effectively.

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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.  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, policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder actively evaluates the quality of her work and plans for future developments. For example, she plans enjoyable activities that interest children. She takes good advantage of training opportunities and her links with the local authority and other childminders to improve the quality of her provision. For example, she is more confident when developing children's speech and language. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in her home and when out in the community. Partnerships with parents and other settings are good. The childminder's good partnership with teachers, together with the activities that she provides, helps children to move on confidently when the time comes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly attends groups in the community to help support children's social skills and physical development. She provides a good range of appropriate resources to enable children to learn and discover. For example, she supports children's understanding of healthy eating as they role play, cooking a variety of fruits and vegetables. The childminder plays alongside children and engages in conversations, helping to support and develop their emerging communication and language skills. For example, she engages them in meaningful conversations and repeats new words for children to hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and considerate towards the children in her care. She encourages them to follow good hygiene routines and encourages their independence. The childminder provides opportunities that encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She supports children's physical health by providing daily outdoor play on outings to the local toddler group or park. This also helps children to experience new opportunities and engage in their local community and develop their social skills. The childminder routinely praises children during play and routines, such as washing and eating. This helps to promote their self-esteem. She establishes good routines that contribute to children's self- confidence and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and are working securely within the range of development typical for their age. They have a positive attitude towards learning and are keen to try new experiences. Children learn to listen and have good communication skills. They behave well and play safely. Children develop the important skills and attitudes they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116582 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1089160 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care throughout the week, including before and after school, and works for 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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Telephone number

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