Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 28 October 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, children make choices about their play because they are able to access a range of resources in the childminder's home independently. n The childminder is calm and sympathetic. She listens closely to what children say and provides consistent messages. Children behave well. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's progress. She uses these effectively to identify next steps in learning and to plan a range of suitably challenging activities. Children make good progress. n Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They have formed close attachments with her and this helps to support their self-esteem and emotional well- being. n At times, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for younger children to develop and practise their early number skills.

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This provision is good

n The childminder's methods for evaluating the quality of her practice and for professional development are not always as clear as possible about identifying precise targets for improvement to raise the good quality of teaching to a higher level.

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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 ensure that younger children have plenty of opportunities to practise their number skills, by recognising and building on the opportunities that occur in children's everyday play and activities n place a sharper focus on evaluating the quality of practice and identifying professional development opportunities that help raise the good quality of teaching to a higher level.

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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 spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents. n The inspector viewed children's records and looked at 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 keeps up to date with current and new legislation and is clear about what she should do if she has a concern about a child in her care. She regularly checks the environment to identify any risks. This keeps children as safe from harm as possible. The childminder carefully monitors children's learning to help identify areas when they may need further support. She has established effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information to promote a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of children effectively to engage them in interesting activities that challenge them well. She enthusiastically joins in children's play and effectively supports and extends their learning. For example, she encourages children as they plant bulbs in pots and helps them to understand what plants need to grow. Children have fun watering the plants and make patterns and marks on paper to identify which pot is theirs. The childminder employs a range of effective strategies to promote children's communication and language skills. She uses simple sentences and repeats words to help them to develop their understanding and speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder provides a range of stimulating resources that encourages children to explore and be creative. Children go on varied outings in the local area. This helps to develop their social skills and an understanding of their community. Children are very happy in the setting and thoroughly enjoy the activities provided. They participate well and show enthusiasm and concentration. Children respond positively to the clear guidance and expectations the childminder provides. The childminder helps children to develop their independence and follow good hygiene routines. For example, children know that they must wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from the time they start at the setting. They are sociable and confident, and develop an awareness of sharing and helping each other. Children want to learn, and are curious and interested. They follow instructions well and show enthusiasm when trying new activities. Children gain important skills to help them in the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 150000 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10061996 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 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates for 48 weeks a year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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