Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 15 July 2013

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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 knows the children well. She makes regular observations of their learning, which she accurately assesses and uses to help identify next steps. The childminder uses this information to help plan activities that support and challenge the children well. Children make good progress. n Children behave well and are happy and settled. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and children of all ages make strong bonds with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder accurately reflects on her practice and liaises with parents to help improve outcomes for children further. For instance, she has begun to attend local activity groups to help increase children's social interactions. n The childminder provides parents with opportunities to be actively involved in their children's learning. Parents are well supported to build on their children's learning at

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times the childminder does not give children sufficient time to answer questions and find solutions to problems they are capable of solving themselves. n The childminder misses opportunities to encourage children's independence further, such as managing more everyday tasks themselves.

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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 make better use of skilful questioning to further support children to think about answers and solve their own problems n make the best use of opportunities to encourage children's independence further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of children's learning and suitability checks for adults living in the household. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children taking part in activities and evaluated the impact on their learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns to help protect children's welfare. The childminder has updated her safeguarding knowledge. This has helped recognise signs that children may be at risk from extreme behaviours or views. The childminder regularly extends her knowledge and skills further. For example, she completes relevant training and shares good practice with other practitioners helping support good outcomes for children. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to help identify and minimise potential hazards in the home and garden. She teaches children to identify and manage risk during everyday activities, such as not putting small items into their mouth.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's observations and assessments help her to identify areas that children need to develop, or any areas of strength. This helps her to provide an exciting range of activities to support children's next steps in learning. For example, younger children explore flour and enjoy the texture through their fingers and older children enjoy developing their language skills as they sing rhymes with the childminder. The childminder teaches children to develop their small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination well. For example, children are encouraged to concentrate as they twist and turn lids to fit correctly. The childminder encourages children's imaginations well. For example, children pretend to feed and dress the dolls and pretend to go shopping as the childminder supports their awareness of size as they decide what will fit in the basket.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's care needs, routines and development from the start. She uses this to help children settle promptly, plan enjoyable and stimulating learning activities, and identify any areas where children may require additional help. She provides daily opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and outdoor exploration, such as climbing in the garden and walks to the park which support their good health. She knows children well and her use of praise and encouragement helps to support children's self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills to support their future learning and their eventual move to school. They feel safe in the childminder's care. Babies respond to the childminder's interactions with enthusiastic babble. Children learn how to share. They are confident to explore and develop their curiosity. Children are nurtured and encouraged to be inquisitive. Children listen carefully and follow simple instructions well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457103 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10068736 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, and operates for most of the year.

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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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