Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2018 10 July 2015

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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 makes effective observations of children's learning and plans a range of activities that focuses on their changing interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a good role model. She gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. She gives gentle reminders of her expectations. Children behave well.  The childminder reflects well on her provision and makes positive changes that improve outcomes for children. For example, recent improvements to the garden have enabled children to enjoy further outdoor learning experiences that support all areas of their development effectively.  The childminder implements her policies and procedures well into her daily practice. She completes risk assessments and removes any potential hazards to help ensure children are safe and secure in all environments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's developing vocabulary and language skills as they engage in play.  The childminder does not use all opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning to promote even better consistency between the setting and home.

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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

 provide greater challenge to further support children's developing vocabulary and language skills even more  provide more encouragement to parents to contribute what children are achieving at home to maximise their learning and development.

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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. She 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 the 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 child protection. She has clear procedures to help her to promptly identify and respond to any concerns about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder engages in ongoing professional development and uses her new knowledge to improve her provision. She shares good practice with other professionals and researches new activity ideas. For example, children now have further opportunities to make marks using a wider variety of resources. These support their early writing skills well. Partnerships with other settings that children also attend are good and help to reinforce children's learning. Parents positively praise the service that the childminder provides and comment that children make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors individual children's progress well and provides effective support to close any gaps in their learning. Children develop an early understanding of technology. For example, they investigate how to open and close the cash register and pretend to scan items. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts as children play. For example, young children post objects and learn to match colours and shapes. Children are beginning to use tools for a purpose. They bang balls through holes and watch with fascination as they move through shoots. Children delight in shaking sensory bottles and exploring different sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build secure bonds with the childminder. They settle well and show high levels of confidence. The childminder knows children and their families well. She collects detailed information from parents about children's interests and abilities when they first start. This helps her to meet their needs well from the outset. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks and grow vegetables in the childminder's garden. They learn about the natural world, such as through nature walks and regular outings in the community. The childminder helps children learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, she teaches children about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive learners. They confidently explore and make their own choices about the toys and resources they would like to play with. Young children cuddle up with the childminder and request stories. They show good hand-to-eye coordination and carefully turn pages. Children are confident to try things for themselves and communicate their needs well. They develop the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423180 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1131183 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She holds an appropriate homebased childcare qualification.

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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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