Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 16 October 2018 Previous inspection date 28 May 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder does not have effective procedures for administering medicines. She fails to seek written permission from parents to administer specific medicines to children. n The childminder does not consider how she can help parents to support their children's development at home. n The childminder does not fully consider how she can support children to be more independent throughout all daily routines. She does not give children enough opportunities to develop their self-care skills.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has taken effective steps to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a good knowledge of what to do and who to contact if she were to have a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder is bright, supportive and enthusiastic with children. She engages with children at their own level. She explains, demonstrates and joins in, to support their learning and development. Her teaching is consistently good. n The childminder supports children's emotional development very well. She is a positive role model. Children are well behaved. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder supports their individual needs and next steps in learning effectively.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date implement an effective policy and procedures for administering medicines, which includes obtaining written permission from parents before giving specific medicines to children. 27/10/2018

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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 involve parents more fully in their child's education and help them to make even better progress in their learning n support children to develop their independence skills during daily routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and looked at evidence of her suitability. n The inspector sampled documentation that included planning, children's records, policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have an effective procedure for administering medicines. This has not, to date, put any child at risk. For example, the childminder seeks verbal permission from parents before giving medicines. However, she does not seek written permission from them to administer particular medicines beforehand. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she were to have a concern about a child's welfare. She understands the need to protect children, such as from extremist views. The childminder evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents. She has a positive approach to improvement. For instance, she has increased opportunities for children to learn through messy play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides learning opportunities, which children enjoy and engage with. For example, children's eyes light up as they join the childminder singing nursery rhymes with actions. They bounce up and down to the music. The childminder networks with other childminders to get new ideas to help improve her teaching. This is having a positive impact on outcomes. For instance, she has recently been experimenting with more creative ways to improve children's physical skills. Children hold paintbrushes and enjoy mixing paint with glue. They make marks as they brush it onto paper, and stick soft and crunchy materials on top to make animal pictures. The childminder tracks children's progress well. She reviews progress regularly. She accurately identifies next steps in children's learning and provides opportunities for them to practise and refine their skills. The childminder communicates effectively with parents. For example, she

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in procedures with regards to administering medication mean that children's good health is not fully promoted. Nevertheless, children are happy and settled with the childminder and she is caring and attentive to their needs. The childminder begins to consider how she can support children to become more independent during daily routines. However, she does not adapt her environment to enable children to do this successfully. For example, when hand washing young children cannot reach the taps or hand soap. The childminder operates these for them when they would be capable of attempting this themselves. Nonetheless, since the last inspection the childminder has taken appropriate steps to help children understand the world around them. For instance, children get fresh air and exercise as they go for walks in the local area. Children find out about animals, farming and transport. They leap with excitement and

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and enjoy learning. They are developing the skills and confidence for their future learning. They show an interest in books and hold them correctly turning the pages. They begin to share toys with their friends. Children develop their physical skills. They practise throwing and catching balls. They hold pens with the correct grip and make marks on the paper.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454026 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10068838 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 28 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She has an appropriate level 3 qualification. The childminder's provision is open all year round from 7.15am to 6pm Monday to Friday except for family holidays agreed in advance. She also offers overnight care as and when required.

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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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Registers

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