Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 19 February 2013

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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 recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, she has improved links with other settings that children attend.  Children form close relationships with the childminder, who is attentive and responsive to their individual needs. Children settle in quickly and are happy and confident.  The childminder uses information from her observations and assessments of children's development effectively. This helps her to track their progress and identify what children need to learn next, to ensure all children make good progress.  Children have good opportunities to make choices and direct their own learning. They are encouraged to follow their interests and select toys and resources independently.  Effective partnerships with parents and other professionals support the childminder to meet children's individual needs. She shares information regularly with others to ensure

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This provision is good

continuity in children's care and to promote shared learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of the self-evaluation system at times, to identify clearer targets that help children to make even better progress.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to explore numbers and mathematical ideas during their play, 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

 improve the rigour of the self-evaluation process, to identify targets that focus more clearly on helping children make further progress in their learning and development  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 carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at samples of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.  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 robust and thorough understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She knows what to do and whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly checks the environment for hazards and helps children to understand how to stay safe. For example, children understand the importance of keeping away from the oven when it is hot. The childminder regularly seeks professional development opportunities to update her good knowledge further. For example, she has attended words and sounds training to extend children's communication skills. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a warm and encouraging environment, where children are welcomed and are keen to play and learn. Children can easily access a range of stimulating toys and books in the playroom. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to use their imaginations and develop their own ideas. For example, they enjoy playing with toy buses and trains and they act out stories with small figures. The childminder promotes the language skills of children well. For instance, she encourages younger children to repeat words and increase their vocabulary. Older children explore and discuss textures, as they make biscuits together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence and self-awareness very effectively. They confidently choose toys and play on their own or with others. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy food and they learn to follow good hygiene routines. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise. Children can play in the large outdoor garden and are taken on regular trips to various places of interest. For example, they walk in the woods and visit the local play area and farm. The childminder takes children to creative and activity sessions with other childminders and their children on a regular basis. This helps children to develop social skills, such as sharing and taking turns, in readiness for their move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of learning. Children are curious and keen to play alongside the childminder. They have a positive attitude to learning. Children persevere with tasks and sustain good concentration during activities. All children learn skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451016 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1062856 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8.15am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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