Childminder 116478

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2017 16 June 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

 The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation made at the previous inspection. For example, she actively includes parents in their children's development and progress.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder. She is an excellent role model and manages children's behaviour very effectively. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and demonstrates that they feel safe in her care.  The environment for learning is interesting for children and inspires them to be creative and imaginative. The childminder encourages children to make choices and lead their own learning; she is always close by to offer help, encouragement and support, if needed.  The childminder supports children to be physically active and lead a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy daily access to a well-resourced outdoor area and enjoy many different trips and activities in the local community and beyond.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities to undertake ongoing training and development are not always given full priority by the childminder, to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to process their thoughts and answer her questions.

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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

 build on the programme of training and professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level  enhance questioning skills and provide more time for children to process their thoughts and formulate a response.

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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 and discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She carries out regular risk assessments within the home and on outings. These help her to minimise risk, further helping to keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's development. She identifies any gaps in learning to ensure children continue to make good progress. The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with other professionals to promote continuity for children. She has developed effective relationships with other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that stimulate and motivate children. Children enjoy exploring and investigating a wide range of toys and equipment as they play. The childminder helps children to make good progress towards their individual goals and plans activities based on their interests. Children readily access a range of interesting books. They are keen to hear the childminder read, listen with interest and actively participate. For example, they scream with delight as the childminder uses a puppet to enhance her delivery of the story. Children turn the pages of the book and point to words and pictures. This helps children become confident readers who show a real love for books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle quickly in the childminder's care. They enjoy relationships that are warm and supportive, gaining in self-confidence as they grow and develop. Children behave well, are polite and use good manners. The childminder gets to know children and their families very well, such as through settling-in sessions. The childminder closely follows parents' instructions. This contributes towards children being content and settled. The childminder supports children to be independent and extend their self-help skills. For example, children wash and dry their own hands and help the childminder with tasks, such as tidying away toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are working within the stages of development typical for their age. They are interested in making marks independently and display an interest in numbers and counting. Younger children develop good communication and social skills. All children are keen to join in activities and try new experiences. They successfully develop the necessary skills required for their next stage in learning and readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116478 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1089159 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She is located in Tyler's Green, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder is available to provide care Monday to Friday and she operates all year round.

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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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