Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2018 Not applicable

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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 developmental progress. The childminder uses her observations and assessment of children successfully to help inform planning for their future learning.  Children behave well. They demonstrate friendly behaviour and build good relationships with other children. Regular praise given by the childminder helps children's self- esteem.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She considers what works well and where to improve. She seeks the views of parents and children to help maintain good standards and drive further improvements. For example, she has improved the organisation of her premises to help children make a choice about where they play.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder is caring towards the children, and they are settled and happy in the welcoming environment she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Links with other settings children also attend are not always fully established, to help ensure that information is quickly shared.  The childminder does not fully seek information from parents about what their children's abilities are when they first start, to help her plan for children's learning more precisely from the outset.  The childminder does not make resources easily accessible for children to enable them to explore drawing and making marks in their play and help develop their skills for early writing further.

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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

 explore further ways to establish the partnerships with others who provide care and learning for the children  gain more information about what children can already do when they start the setting to better inform planning and extend children's learning from the outset  create more opportunities for children to draw and make marks in their play to help support and develop their early writing skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning journals and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection and discussed and evaluated the impact of activities offered.  The inspector considered the views of parents as part of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident about the process to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has completed a level 3 qualification since her last inspection. She has used this training to help her provide challenging experiences that have a positive impact on children's learning. She attends other regular training to help keep up to date with current issues and help ensure she is suitable in her work with children. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to help identify and minimise potential hazards in the home, garden and while on outings to help keep children safe. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder and her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop effective communication and language skills. The childminder engages them in meaningful conversation. For example, they talk about brushing their teeth and why it is important to do this. Children are eager to participate in activities and are developing good listening skills. They enjoy songs and rhymes, and delight in joining in with these. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, she provides activities to help children to understand matching and sorting, such as when children put cars into colour groups. Younger children enjoy exploring and investigating a variety of objects and materials. For example, they enjoy exploring bristles on brushes. She plans activities that are varied, interesting and build on what children already know and can do. Activities are adapted well to enable children to work at their own level.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, the childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's routines and care needs at home. This helps her to support children to settle, feel safe and secure. The childminder supports children's care needs well. She acts as a positive role model for children and encourages them to develop positive relationships with each other. For example, she reminds them to use good manners, and uses praise and encouragement to help recognise children's achievements and build their self-esteem. The childminder provides opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. She organises regular outside activities, such as visits to the local park where she meets up with other childminders. This helps children to develop good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the key skills they need for their eventual move on to school. Children have many opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they enjoy counting and learn to recognise numbers. They are motivated and independent learners. Children count readily in routine and play situations. They confidently manage their personal hygiene needs relevant to their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498371 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1126017 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 5.30pm, for most of the year.

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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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