Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2018 22 September 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 works successfully with parents. She exchanges regular information with them about children's learning. This supports her in making accurate assessments about children's progress.  The childminder uses a wealth of mathematical language to help children to learn about counting, size and position, for example, when playing with Russian dolls.  The childminder recognises the importance of helping children to talk about and understand their emotions. Children are confident in her care. They settle quickly and express themselves well.  Children make good progress in their learning. They show high levels of interest in activities and the toys that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, children's flow of learning is momentarily disrupted as the childminder puts planned activities away before children have followed their interest to a conclusion.  During children's free play, the living room floor becomes cluttered with toys. The childminder does not always encourage children to learn about their responsibilities in keeping the area safe to play.

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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

 review the organisation of planned activities to offer children more opportunities to make choices as they play  encourage children to learn about ways that they can contribute towards keeping the areas where they play safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to children and the childminder at suitable times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children's learning activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector looked at questionnaires filled in by parents and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues. She develops her understanding through attending regular training. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and takes measures to ensure that it is safe for children to play. Self-evaluation supports the childminder in reviewing her work and planning for her professional development. She uses feedback from parents to help her to improve her practice. The childminder has successfully addressed recommendations from the previous inspection. She is committed to sustaining a good quality provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children who are bilingual extremely well. She knows some words in children's home languages and alternates between English and the home language to support children's developing range of words. Children learn about technology. They play with a range of toys that they can program. Children like to hear the music that they can make when they play with an electronic keyboard. The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's development. Activities are well thought out to support children's next steps in learning. Children enjoy creative activities, for example, they trace their finger over patterns they make in dough. They skilfully use a range of tools to squash, roll and cut the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder plans activities outside of the home where children have opportunities to be physically active. They climb on equipment at the park and go to soft-play areas where they learn to coordinate their movements. The childminder is responsive to children's changing emotions. She recognises when they become restless and quickly responds to meet their needs. The childminder is attentive and calm when responding to young children and they show their obvious attachment to her. Children meet up with others and learn about those who are different to themselves. They learn together in the inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show an eagerness for learning. They demonstrate this through their high levels of concentration when playing with activities. Children listen to the childminder and copy what she says, learning new words quickly. They have impressive physical skills for their young age. They hold paintbrushes with confidence and use them to copy simple pictures and make marks. This prepares young children well for moving on to writing when they become older. Children develop essential skills they need in readiness for eventually starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394990 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1104979 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Chesham. She operates all year round. from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, 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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