Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 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

 The childminder has made good use of self-evaluation and professional development opportunities since registration to establish good-quality care and education for children.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents, which have a positive impact on children's learning and development.  Children show good levels of well-being. They are settled and happy in the childminder's care and show that they enjoy spending time with her in her home.  The childminder assesses and monitors children's progress very thoroughly and accurately. She quickly identifies any gaps in learning and plans effectively to help close these gaps. Children make good progress.  The childminder's focus on the effective teaching of personal, physical and communication skills with the youngest children ensures that they develop a strong set of key skills that prepares them well for other aspects of their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan outdoor learning experiences as thoroughly as those that she plans inside her home.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to work in partnership with staff at pre-schools and nurseries that children attend, to promote children's outcomes 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

 strengthen the planning of activities for those children who prefer to learn in the outdoor environment  develop a two-way flow of information with other childcare providers to help meet children's needs even more thoroughly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and first aid.  The inspector looked at some documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities, including what to do if she has concerns to protect a child's welfare. She regularly reviews what she does, to identify how to make further improvements. For example, she has improved the assessment and monitoring arrangements to enable parents to more easily share information about the skills that children are developing at home. She is then able to use this information to support children's ongoing progress more precisely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with parents to establish the skills that children already have when they first start in her care. She uses this information well to plan learning experiences that children find challenging and enjoyable. Children are keen and inquisitive learners. The childminder skilfully guides their learning. For example, she shows young children how they can make marks in damp sand, as children watch carefully and then practise for themselves. Children enjoy acquiring new language. For example, the childminder clearly describes what children are doing and then children clearly repeat this back.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are full of smiles as they play and learn with the childminder. They confidently move around her home making choices about what to do and show great delight when the childminder joins them in their play. They see her as a reassuring and comforting presence. For example, younger children break away from their play for a quick cuddle before happily resuming what they are doing. Children and the childminder celebrate together when children master new skills. For example, they cheer and clap together. The childminder meets children's care needs well. For example, she provides healthy snacks and ensures that children are dry and comfortable before settling them down for a sleep. Children behave well for their age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a strong set of skills in preparation for their future learning. Babies and very young children learn to manage their movements and to express their needs through gestures and speech. Older children develop the skills and dispositions that they need in order to make a successful move to school. For example, they learn to look after their own belongings. They develop a secure knowledge of mathematical concepts, and recognise and write familiar words. All children learn to be interested in and tolerant of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They develop a positive view of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496736 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1035346 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 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 2015. She lives in the village of Loudwater, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She offers care all day on Monday to Friday, throughout 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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