Childminder 116601

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2017 12 November 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 keeps children safe and makes them feel very welcome in her home. Children settle quickly, are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time with her.  The childminder makes good use of her assessments of children's progress. She uses what she knows to plan meaningful experiences that children enjoy. She uses her effective teaching skills to guide their learning successfully. Children make good progress.  The childminder works well with parents. She helps them seek the support of other professionals if needed, and offers good support and advice when children are ready to gain new skills. For example, she works with parents to support children to manage their own personal care needs effectively.  Children respond well to the childminder's encouraging and consistent manner. They learn to stay safe, to behave well and are kind and considerate to each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to develop children's understanding of healthy eating and the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.  Sometimes the childminder does not encourage children to help with daily routines, such as, getting ready for mealtimes or tidying up before leaving the house, to develop further independence skills and care for the environment.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to teach children about the benefits of eating healthily and living a healthy lifestyle  make better use of everyday routines to develop children's skills, to further support their all-round development and learn to care for the environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home, and accompanied them on a walk to the local nursery.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' and children's views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of child protection and first-aid requirements.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities and knows who to contact if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She identifies and minimises hazards in her home, keeps thorough records and informs parents of any accidents. She monitors all children's progress and identifies any gaps in learning effectively. This enables the childminder to close any gaps swiftly. For example, she successfully helps quieter children grow in confidence, to enjoy new experiences. She keeps her skills up to date and reviews and improves her provision successfully. For example, she has developed a stronger understanding of how to support children who learn English as an additional language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are inquisitive and independent learners. They thoroughly enjoy choosing from the childminder's wide range of toys and resources. For example, younger children confidently take the dough from the cupboard and make a pretend picnic with their friends. The childminder remains close by, skilfully asking questions, setting challenges and effectively extending their learning. She encourages them to develop their physical and language skills well. For example, by asking them to make extra items for the picnic and encouraging them to describe what they are doing. She teaches children about numbers and counting. For example, children confidently count trees and look for numbers on house doors when they go on daily walks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, the childminder meets children's physical needs well. She organises the day so that children can rest, play quietly and take part in more energetic play. Children enjoy time in the childminder's garden and on regular trips to local woodlands and parks. They learn how to stay safe. For example, children listen carefully to the childminder when walking along busy roads and follow her instructions when crossing roads. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. She provides clear guidelines about behaviour and helps children to see things from each other's point of views. Children behave well and play together cooperatively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a broad set of skills in preparation for their future learning, including the move to school. All children learn to listen to what others are saying and respond accordingly. They independently make choices about what to do, play and learn. They work well together as a team, for example, when building dens. Children who learn English as an additional language successfully develop skills in both English and their home language. All children value what makes them unique and special. They develop a good understanding about the similarities and differences between themselves and their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116601 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1070161 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and offers care all day, Monday to Friday, 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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