Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Childminder report 17 Auckland Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP13 7RS

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Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 23 July 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 nurtures children and provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. n The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She monitors children's progress effectively from the start and uses accurate assessments to identify when children need extra help. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder is a good role model. She talks calmly to children, encourages them to share and praises their achievements. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly shares detailed information to ensure consistency in children's learning and development. n The childminder is committed to evaluating her provision. She has good systems in place to obtain the views of parents and children. She uses this information to help her reflect on her own practice and adapt the service offered.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not explored different ways to enhance her teaching skills to help maximise children's learning and development. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for younger children to make independent choices in their play.

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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 explore different ways to enhance teaching practice to help maximise children's learning and development n increase opportunities for younger children to make further independent choices in their play.

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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 regularly completes child protection training and is confident about how to protect children from harm. She knows what may make a child vulnerable and how to act on concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder successfully implements a range of documents, records and policies that help to support her good practice. She checks that the premises and equipment are safe for children, minimises potential hazards and supervises them vigilantly at all times. The childminder shares an effective two-way flow of information about children's care and education with other providers and professionals. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children's mathematical skills well. For example, children explore the texture of stones and learn to think about number and size. The childminder helps children to develop their speech and increase their vocabulary. She does this effectively as she talks to them during their play. For example, she encourages younger children to explore different textures and older children to describe the way the objects feel. The childminder encourages children to develop their imaginative play. For example, children spend time engaged in pretend play with dolls and small-world vehicles, such as cars and tractors. The childminder encourages young children to recall events at home and to talk about their own families. She helps them to learn about different festivals and the wider community and world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a caring approach towards children and supports their emotional well-being very well. For example, she offers plenty of cuddles and reassurance for those children who are unsure of visitors. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual routines and care needs. Good settling-in processes ensure young children settle quickly in her home. The childminder places a high priority on ensuring children keep safe during activities and learn about how to keep healthy. For example, children show an understanding of the importance of washing their hands and enjoy nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and curious. They enjoy creating towers with the bricks and knocking them over. Children benefit from regular exercise and fresh air as part of the daily routine. For example, they enjoy walks to the park and learn to pedal ride-on toys in the garden. Children explore mechanical toys and investigate buttons and sound. This helps them to develop an early understanding of information technology. Children gain the skills they need to help them with the next stages in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443100 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10071510 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 0 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates for 48 weeks a year from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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