Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2018 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

 The childminder uses her regular observations and accurate assessments effectively. She identifies what children need to learn next and uses their interests to plan for their development. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is kind and caring in her approach. Children come to her regularly throughout the day for cuddles and reassurance.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. There is a good balance between child-focused play and adult-led activities.  The childminder fully understands her role in exchanging important information with other settings that children attend. Children benefit from a shared approach to their learning.  The childminder works very closely with other local childminders. They reflect together on their work with children and share good practice to make continual improvements to their provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently ensure that all parents are aware of their child's precise next steps in learning.  The childminder does not use all opportunities for children to learn about, reflect upon and value the diversity and backgrounds of others.

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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 positive relationships with parents even further and consistently ensure they are aware of their child's precise next steps in learning, to strengthen their learning and development  develop further opportunities for children to learn about, reflect upon and value the diversity and backgrounds of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She knows how to make appropriate referrals should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice. The childminder makes sure she attends mandatory training and uses other opportunities, such as research, to keep her knowledge current. For example, she has recently updated her knowledge and skills on completing assessments. This has improved outcomes for children and she now swiftly identifies and closes gaps in their learning. The childminder takes into account the views of parents and children when reflecting on her provision. Parents comment that they are extremely happy with the care given to their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of resources to maintain children's interest. She provides babies with space to play where they can move freely and they enjoy exploring their environment. The childminder interacts with children positively as they play. She makes sure she has eye contact with children and positions herself where babies can easily communicate with her. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. For example, she introduces new words and encourages older children to recall events from home. Babies demonstrate their curiosity as they play with technological toys. For example, they develop an understanding of the connections between pushing buttons and making sounds or making lights flash. Older children show good imagination. They have fun making fish collages using different materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment. She knows children and families very well and values each child's contributions highly. For example, she strongly praises their efforts when they find toys for their younger peers and without prompting help to tidy them away. Children greatly enjoy a wealth of opportunities for outdoor play. They mix well with others, such as during plentiful outings to the wider community. The childminder teaches children good safety procedures to support their well-being. For example, they participate in fire evacuation drills and learn road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently play and learn in the childminder's company. They demonstrate good independence and are eager to learn new skills. Children's literacy and mathematical skills develop very well. For example, they confidently choose books to share and actively talk about the stories. Children are learning to recognise numbers and shapes as they play. They gain key skills for their future learning at nursery and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107864 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1070086 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 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 1997. She lives in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. The provision operates on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 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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