Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 14 July 2014

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming learning environment. Children make choices from a wide range of high-quality toys and resources. They concentrate well and learn new skills as they play. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She encourages children to play cooperatively and learn to share and take turns. Children are polite and well behaved. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has effectively addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection. For example, she uses effective ways to involve parents in all aspects of their children's progress, such as sharing how well they are developing. n The childminder completes regular observations of children and monitors their development well. She uses this information to identify gaps in children's learning and implements plans to support them to make good progress. n At times, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for younger

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This provision is good

children to develop and practise their early number skills. n The childminder does not focus her self-evaluation as well as she could to target areas to address in children's progress and her teaching more effectively.

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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 build on opportunities for children to practise their number skills in everyday play and activities n enhance the self-evaluation process to more precisely identify improvements that will help children make even better progress in their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents. n The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documents, including policies, procedures, and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and of her responsibilities to report any concerns about children's well-being. She regularly attends child protection training and keeps herself up to date with any new guidance. The childminder conducts risk assessments for her home and for the outings that she undertakes with children to ensure their safety. She demonstrates a good understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. Parents value the challenging learning experiences that the childminder provides and the good-quality care that children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information gathered from parents to plan effectively to meet children's learning and development needs. Children access a wide range of age- appropriate resources and engage in a selection of interesting learning experiences. For instance, younger children delightedly explore and play with animals in the small-world farm. This helps to extend their understanding of the world. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she plays alongside children and uses appropriate questions and explanations. Children demonstrate their developing listening and attention skills. For example, they follow simple instructions while singing action songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play and learn in a very safe and secure learning environment. Children are confident and inquisitive. The childminder is skilled in encouraging children to develop their independence skills. For example, they confidently select their own toys and help to tidy up. The childminder uses a calm and gentle approach with children, giving them consistent praise and encouragement. Children have frequent opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise, such as when they play in garden and go on trips to local parks. They attend groups where they learn to socialise with others in preparation for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop confidence in their abilities. They are developing the key skills required for their next steps in learning and readiness for school. Children select books to read and make marks independently. The childminder supports younger children to develop good communication and social skills. Children are keen to join in activities and try new experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414755 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10069160 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 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification.

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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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