Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 21 February 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 welcoming environment where all children feel valued. She organises her home to enable children to lead their own play. n Partnership working is effective. The childminder fully engages with parents and other professionals to complement children's learning and development. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and make progress. She plans for future learning based on what children already know and can do to help them make good progress in their learning. n Children behave well. They learn to share and take turns, make friends and play well with one another.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not fully plan outdoor activities precisely enough for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 further learning opportunities in the outdoor play area to meet the needs of children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records and planning and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of discussions and written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding to ensure she can quickly identify and report any concerns relating to children's welfare. She takes steps to minimise any hazards across the environments used by children. She teaches children to be aware for their safety. For example, they talk about and practise road safety and the emergency evacuation procedure. The childminder evaluates her practice on a daily basis. She welcomes the views of the parents and children to help her further develop her provision. Parents hold the childminder in high regard. They are pleased with the care and education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well and she plans activities linked to their individual interests. She interacts positively with children and works very closely with parents, pre-school staff and teachers to further support their learning. She monitors their progress and keeps parents up to date regarding their activities and achievements. The childminder makes good use of questions to extend children's thinking and speaking skills. She allows children plenty of time to experiment during their play and to talk about their experiences and familiar things. For example, they build houses with bricks and talk about their favourite toys, their homes and important people in their lives.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy. They settle in quickly and develop close relationships with the childminder. They learn good manners and show kindness by helping one another as they play. Children have good opportunities to learn about healthy eating. For example, they thoroughly enjoy planting and picking fruit and vegetables at the childminder's allotment. They observe living things at the zoo and develop good physical skills as they use a variety of apparatus at the park. Children learn about the differences in people during their play and when they listen to stories and celebrate festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They show pride in their achievements, for example, when they write their name and recognise letters. Children develop good self-help skills. They put on their coats and shoes and manage their personal needs in the bathroom. Children use mathematical language confidently as they name colours, shapes and size. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as the transfer to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 151160 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10080368 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 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 February 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered 1998. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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