Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Childminder report Mill House, Beatrice Close, Charndon Nr Bicester, Oxfordshire OX27 0BL

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Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 1 October 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 safe and welcoming environment for children, and they are happy and settled in her care. n The childminder works well with parents to provide continuity in children's care. For example, she finds out about children's routines and interests so that she can compliment children's experiences from home. n The childminder is clear and consistent as she helps children to learn about acceptable behaviour. Children learn to manage their emotions and to consider the needs of each other. n The childminder successfully helps children to develop a secure sense of themselves as interesting individuals. For example, she regularly talks with them about their families. Children enjoy these conversations about people who are special to them. n Children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder makes accurate assessments about each child's progress, she does not always make thorough use of these, to sharply focus her teaching on helping each child to make best progress towards their identified next steps in their learning. n The childminder provides fewer experiences that help children learn about different cultures and ways of living.

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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 improve planning to make the most of opportunities to help each child make better progress towards their own individual next steps in their learning n plan a wider range of meaningful experiences to help children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to support their developing understanding of diversity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and the children in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the learning that was taking place. n The inspector took account of parents' and children's views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe and knows what to do if she is concerned to protect a child's welfare. She monitors all children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning. She regularly shares information with parents about their child's learning so that they can further support learning at home. The childminder extends these partnerships to staff at pre- schools and nurseries. For example, she finds out about planned activities so that she can build on this learning when children are with her. She evaluates what she does and seeks out professional development opportunities to improve her teaching skills. For example, she has attended training to gain a better understanding of how to introduce letter sounds to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a broad range of experiences and resources that they enjoy. She provides effective support to help children develop key skills. For example, she asks children questions about what they are doing to extend their speaking and listening skills. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they play with construction blocks, toy vehicles and figures. The childminder helps children develop their mathematical skills. For example, she encourages them to count and recite numbers, and she helps them to complete puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and encouraging. Children enjoy her cuddles and warm words. They confidently move around her home and manage developmentally appropriate tasks for themselves, such as washing their hands and choosing toys to use. The childminder meets their care needs well. She plans the day so that children have plenty of fresh air and exercise, and times when they rest or sleep. The childminder helps children to understand the benefits of a healthy diet. For example, she enjoys sharing healthy snacks with the children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a broad range of skills in preparation for their future learning and the move to school or nursery. They learn to share and take turns. Children develop an interest in technology and enjoy playing with a wide range of programmable toys. They learn to enjoy listening to stories and favourite songs. Children learn to recognise their names and use a range of tools, such as pens and scissors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131150 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10060721 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in a village in Buckinghamshire, near Bicester. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Thursday, through out the year.

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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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