Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Childminder report 12 Marcourt Road, Stokenchurch, HIGH WYCOMBE, Buckinghamshire HP14 3QX

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Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 5 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. She plans a range of activities that supports children's learning and plenty of resources that she carefully selects to follow children's emerging interests. n The childminder has strong working partnerships with early years professionals and teachers from the local schools children attend. This helps to promote a collaborative approach to children's learning and development. n Children form close attachments with the childminder and her assistant who nurture them with warmth and affection. Children are happy and show they feel safe and emotionally secure in the childminder's home. n The childminder works closely with parents. Parents say they feel supported and involved in their children's development. Children benefit from the consistency in their learning. n The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her provision. She shares good

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The provision is good

practice and guidance with other childcare professionals and is keen to provide the best possible outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning, she does not monitor children's progress sharply enough to consistently secure the best possible outcomes for all children.

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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

n strengthen the monitoring of children's development to help plan even more focused and timely interventions so that children have even better opportunities to make rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n 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 leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are confident about how to recognise, record and report concerns about the welfare of a child. They are clear about their responsibility to work with others, to keep children safe from harm. The childminder provides her assistant with good support to help develop his practice and quality of teaching. She keeps up to date with changes and enhances her skills and professional knowledge. For example, she has made herself aware of how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder implements risk assessment effectively to help minimise potential hazards and to promote children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children eagerly take part in the wide range of interesting activities that the childminder provides. The well-organised environment enables children to make choices and develop their own ideas. Young children's mathematical understanding is developing well. For example, they eagerly build towers and learn to count and to think about colour as they play. The childminder asks children effective questions that help to extend their language and thinking skills further. She models words clearly and extends their vocabulary, for example, introducing new words into their play effectively. Children learn about the natural world. For example, they plant and grow fruit and vegetables in the garden, enjoy walks in the community and regular visits to local parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, children help to tidy away toys and resources when their play finishes and are familiar with expectations and routines. Children behave well and show excellent manners for their young age. For example, they say please and thank you and show kindness to others. The childminder provides different opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children are active every day and the childminder helps them to recognise their capabilities and learn to manage risks safely. For example, children slide, bounce and climb on the different resources in the garden. They take part in evacuation drills and learn road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children choose what to do, concentrate for long periods and become absorbed in their play. For example, they show good coordination and carefully twist bolts onto screws. This helps to develop their muscles in preparation for early writing. Children develop an early understanding of information technology. For example, they enjoy imaginative play with keys and phones. All children make good progress from their starting points. They gain essential skills that prepare them well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116567 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10061987 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1980. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant. She operates her service from Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm, for 47 weeks a year. The childminder provides occasional overnight and weekend care. She holds an appropriate childcare homebased childcare qualification.

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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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