Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 shows a strong capacity for continuing to develop her good-quality provision still further. She makes regular reviews of her practice and implements improvements that ensure she continues to meet the needs of all children well.  The childminder makes good use of opportunities to learn more about how children learn and make progress. She uses her enhanced understanding well to deliver good- quality teaching.  The childminder provides lots of interesting and stimulating learning experiences for all children, in her home and out and about in the local area. Children make good progress and they are keen learners.  Children are settled and happy with the childminder. They see her as someone they can trust and they develop the confidence to explore and learn independently under her watchful eye.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of chances to build on children's developing interest in numbers and other mathematical ideas.  The childminder does not find out as much as she can from parents about what their children already know and can do before they start, to enable her to plan thoroughly and build on their learning right from the start.

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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

 support children's developing understanding of size, counting and numbers to extend their mathematical skills  gather more detailed information about the skills and abilities children already have when they first start, and use this information to quickly plan for each child's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and first aid.  The inspector looked at some documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and knows what to do if she is concerned to protect a child's welfare. She makes ongoing improvements to what she already does well. For example, she has reviewed the toys and resources she provides to ensure that children find them even more stimulating and interesting. She regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress to help them continue to support their progress at home. For example, she works with parents to support children who are beginning to speak.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder thoroughly monitors the progress of each child and makes accurate assessments about their levels of achievement. She uses this information well to plan experiences and activities that will help each child learn, including those who need some extra help to catch up with their peers. She takes account of children's stage of development when she supports their learning. For example, she offers single words and short sentences to younger children who are beginning to develop their vocabulary and successfully encourages older children to use complex language to describe what they are doing. She thinks about the ages of each child when planning activities. For example, older children practise their early writing skills as they make 'pirate maps' and younger children join in too using chunky pens and crayons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to meet their physical needs well. They tell the childminder when they are thirsty or hungry and wash their hands before meals without any prompting. They behave well and are polite to visitors. The childminder carefully teaches them about sharing and turn taking. Older children are patient and understanding when playing with younger children. The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. She offers consistent praise and encouragement to all children. Children develop a can-do attitude and are keen to take part in new experiences alongside their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain a secure set of skills in preparation for their future learning. They develop good independence, such as learning to dress themselves. Children learn to respect the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They learn to work as a team when they investigate the natural world. For example, they explore local woodlands and build dens together. They enjoy experimenting with different materials, such as finding out what happens when they mix mud and water. Older children develop their early literacy skills in preparation for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488995 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1014902 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

This childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire. She 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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