Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 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 established good-quality provision. She has a professional approach and keeps her skills and knowledge up to date to ensure that she continues to fulfil the requirements of her role and meet the needs of the children well.  The childminder knows each child well. She makes accurate assessments of their progress and uses this effective monitoring to plan activities that each child will find enjoyable and challenging.  The childminder focuses well on the most important aspects of very young children's development. Children make good progress with their physical development and their speaking and listening skills.  Children form warm bonds with the childminder. They show that they feel at ease and comfortable in her home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides fewer experiences that help children learn about different cultures and ways of living.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to introduce counting, numbers and other mathematical ideas into children's daily play and learning.

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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

 plan an even broader range of experiences to help children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and further support their developing understanding of diversity  extend children's developing understanding of numbers, shapes and sizes to promote their early understanding of mathematical concepts even more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  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 role in safeguarding children and knows how to share concerns to protect a child's welfare. She ensures that her home is safe and secure for children. She builds supportive partnerships with parents. For example, she finds out from parents about the skills that children already have when they start, to begin monitoring their progress quickly and effectively. She makes ongoing reviews of her practice and plans, and makes improvements for the benefit of all children. For example, she has expanded the range of resources that she offers in her garden to meet further the needs of children who enjoy learning outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen and enthusiastic learners who enjoy taking part in the activities that the childminder plans. For example, they enthusiastically play in the water tray in her garden. The childminder guides their learning as they do so well. For example, she encourages some children to squeeze sponges to help develop their muscle control. She encourages other children to use their imagination as they play, such as by using the water to mix with other materials to make pretend 'dinner'. She supports children's developing language skills well. For example, she clearly describes what children are doing, and reads stories and sings songs with them each day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's care needs well. For example, she provides healthy and nutritious snacks and engages in energetic chasing games with them in her garden. She supports children as they begin to use a potty, and offers comfort and reassurance as children settle down for a sleep. She promotes their emotional needs well. She helps children to settle into her care, such as by inviting them and their families for short visits before they start and by following routines from home. She supports children to develop confidence in new situations. For example, she offers them cuddles when visitors arrive and children respond by settling quickly and resuming their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good set of skills in preparation for their future learning. They explore independently and follow their interests. They learn about simple rules and acceptable behaviour. Children learn to express their views and opinions. As the time approaches to start school, children learn to manage more of their own needs, such as to dress themselves and look after their own possessions. Children develop a positive attitude towards learning and being cared for away from home. All children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498903 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1045251 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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. She lives on the outskirts of Aylesbury, 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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