Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Childminder report 31 Chiltern Avenue, Stone, AYLESBURY, Buckinghamshire HP17 8QZ

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Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 11 August 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 monitors children's progress closely. She quickly identifies any gaps in learning and works well with parents to help children catch up with their peers. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder plans a wide range of learning experiences that children enjoy. She uses her good teaching skills well to support each child's individual progress. Children are keen and enthusiastic learners. n The childminder is a good role model. She leads by example; showing children how to be polite, kind and considerate. Children behave well for their age. n The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to improve her teaching skills still further. For example, she has completed an additional qualification since the last inspection to develop further her understanding of how children learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not plan a wide range of meaningful experiences that help children learn about customs and traditions beyond those in their own cultures. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to work in partnership with staff at pre-schools and nurseries that children attend to promote children's outcomes further.

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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 plan a wider range of experiences that help children learn about the similarities and difference between themselves and others to improve their developing understanding of diversity. n develop a two-way flow of information with other childcare providers to help meet children's needs even more thoroughly.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home and garden. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the learning that was taking place. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. n The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her home is safe and secure. She undertakes regular training to ensure she continues to understand her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She regularly evaluates what she does to make ongoing improvements. For example, she has improved how she assesses children's progress to share more detailed information with parents. Parents speak highly of the good care that she takes of their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately identifies the next steps in each child's learning. She provides children with resources and activities that they enjoy and, which enable them to practise their developing skills. For example, children play cooperatively with toy trains, sharing and taking turns with other children who are equally keen to use these resources. The childminder guides children's learning well. She joins in with children's play, modelling language, asking appropriate questions and encouraging children to solve problems. For example, children join in with discussions about the texture and colour of the dough they are using and work out what happens if they mix the colours together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show good levels of well-being. They are very settled and happy in the childminder's care. They confidently make choices about what to do. They are very welcoming to visitors. The childminder supports them well as they learn to manage their own self-care for themselves. Children are learning to enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy healthy snacks and are keen to play outside in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills and dispositions that they need for their future learning. They develop a positive view of learning and the confidence to approach trusted adults for help or support. Younger children learn new words and older children learn to listen and respond to questions. All children develop a wide range of physical skills, such as climbing, running and the use of tools, including pens and scissors. As children approach the start of school they learn to recognise letters and some words and to count and use numbers accurately. Children learn to care for their environment and other living things. For example, they enjoy looking after the childminder's rabbit and growing vegetables.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436614 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10071505 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 11 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and holds a relevant level 3 qualification. She operates from her home in Stone, Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care every weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder is registered to accept funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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