Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2017 17 July 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

 Children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development at the childminder's setting. For example, they form strong bonds with their friends and learn to play well as a group, especially while enjoying creative activities.  The childminder gets detailed information from parents when children first start. Children settle very quickly and feel confident to explore the good variety of activities she plans to support their development.  Children have regular opportunities to get fresh air and exercise. For example, they run around the local green and build snowmen.  The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date well. For example, she reads regular updates from a wide variety of early years professionals and completes training to extend her knowledge about keeping children safe.  Children are inquisitive and motivated to learn. For example, they select books for the childminder to read to them and ask questions during their role-play activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not offer sufficient opportunities to teach children about the differences and similarities between themselves and others in society.  The childminder does not consistently offer opportunities for children to build on their awareness that print carries meaning.

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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

 extend further the range of resources, activities and opportunities available to help children learn about cultural diversity, disability and the wider world  maximise opportunities to promote children's interest in words and help them to understand that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her practice.  The inspector looked at development records, a selection of policies, procedures and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of a wide range of indicators that could mean a child is at risk of harm. She supervises children well and risk assesses to help ensure her setting is free from hazards. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is a positive and enthusiastic role model for the children. They have fun with her and enjoy a range of interesting activities which supports them to learn about their families, friends and the community around them well. The childminder evaluates her setting well and identifies areas for improvement to drive her practice forward. For example, she has recently developed how she works in partnership with parents to get the best information about what children know, what they can do and what they like when they first start.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates well with children. For example, she reinforces new words when reading books and during role play. These activities help her to support children to develop their understanding and vocabulary further. She plans a good range of activities to support children's early literacy development. For example, they thoroughly enjoy making marks with coloured ice on sticks. This supports them to develop the skills they will need for writing at a later stage. The childminder plans weekly trips for children with a colleague, which are designed to extend children's creative development. For example, they make melted snowman creations, explore new foods and crafts, and develop their understanding of textures, tastes and colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn appropriate behaviour, throughout activities, well. For example, she supports children to understand the importance of sharing toys and models good manners at all times. The childminder supports children to eat healthy and nutritious food. They discuss healthy options at mealtimes and make choices about which food they eat. Children learn to consider small risks in their environment, such as when they discuss safety on the stairs or road safety on trips out. The childminder plans thoughtful activities to support children's emotional needs, such as when they learn about babies before a sibling is born. This helps support children to express their feelings and prepare for family changes effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play with a good variety of media and materials while discussing early mathematical language, such as numbers, size and volume. Young children enjoy investigating baskets of everyday objects. During these activities, they extend their vocabulary and physical skills, such as when they discuss with the childminder how things feel and as they wave coloured ribbons in the air. Children learn to balance and move in different ways, such as when they play at parks and explore their surroundings. Children giggle, explore and have fun at the setting. They learn the skills they will need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473206 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1071737 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. She operates from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 early years qualification.

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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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