Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2017 19 May 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 reviews the work of her assistant well and they work together as an effective team. Both undertake regular, diverse opportunities to enhance their professional development and build on their already good qualifications and knowledge to support children's learning.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and experience good quality teaching. They have freedom to choose what to play with and benefit from playing outdoors where they actively test out their physical skills.  Children use their imagination as they play. They dress up as dinosaurs and dragons and try to stand on each other's 'tails' as they play chase, moving and making sounds imitating the creatures successfully.  Children are confident and well settled. They express their close attachment to the childminder and her assistant by cuddling up with them and asking them to join in with their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not alter their good hygiene routines when there are changes at the setting. For example, they do not encourage children to wash their hands after touching the visiting dog before they eat their snack.  The childminder does not promote children’s next steps in learning as well when they engage in free play as she does during planned activities.

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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

 expand on teaching to support children's understanding about maintaining good hygiene at all times  increase opportunities for extending children's next steps in learning as they engage in free play activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at suitable times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children's learning activities in the log cabin and the garden and assessed the impact these had on their learning.  The inspector looked at required documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and household members.  The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have undertaken training to update their knowledge and skills. They are aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate children might be at risk of harm and swiftly report any concerns to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder and her assistant conduct regular risk assessments in the home and for outings. They supervise children closely and take effective measures to help keep them safe while they play. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well. She has made improvements since the previous inspection, such as increasing toys and resources and offering more opportunities for children to play outdoors. She works well in partnership with parents and exchanges information to support children's learning successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant are able to confidently identify children's levels of working and know what they need to learn next to help them move forward in their development. Children make very good progress in their communication and language skills. They talk together as they play, discussing what they will do and making plans to enhance their enjoyment. Children recreate what they see and hear around them. In the garden, they sit on chairs together and use a computer toy, saying they are 'at work'. This play helps them to understand the world and express their ideas successfully through role play. Children enjoy learning about the natural world and animals. The childminder has joined a pet sharing scheme so children can experience caring for a dog, which they enjoy immensely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are considerate towards each other's feelings. Older children offer younger children advice, such as not going outside until it stops raining so they do not get wet. Children who are new to the setting settle quickly. They enjoy activities that give them regular exercise and keep them fit. Mealtimes are relaxed occasions and children have plenty of choice of foods to try. Children understand about safety. When playing with a toy dog and lead, older children make younger ones aware this could trip them up and talk to them about the need to be careful.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop the skills they need in readiness for moving on in their learning, such as starting pre-school and eventually school. Children are independent, and they move around the garden and cabin confidently as they play. They show positive attitudes towards learning through new experiences. Children demonstrate a good awareness of technology and are inquisitive about how it works. They use toy hairdryers, push buttons to make them work and show they understand about using computers to enhance their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468619 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1112687 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She provides childminding from a log cabin at the bottom of the garden. She works with an assistant and operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant hold a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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