Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 15 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 uses observations and assessments well to track children's progress and identify what children need to learn next. This helps to ensure all children make good progress in all areas of their learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides many opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning. She shares information with parents in a variety of ways, helping them to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder provides a warm, welcoming setting where children feel safe and secure. She is a good role model and manages children's behaviour very positively. This helps to support their self-esteem and emotional well-being effectively. n Children have good opportunities to make choices and direct their own learning. They are encouraged to follow their interests and select toys and resources independently. n The methods for evaluating the quality of practice and identifying professional

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This provision is good

development opportunities are not focused sharply enough on raising the good quality of teaching further. n While children take part in a wide range of activities indoors, planning to extend children's learning in the outdoor environment is less effective.

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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 place a sharper focus on evaluating the quality of practice and identifying professional development opportunities that help raise the good quality of teaching even further n use planning more effectively to extend children's learning experiences outdoors, particularly for those who prefer to learn outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises, observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed children's learning. n The inspector held discussion with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress. 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 keeps up to date with current legislation and is clear about what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments and daily checks on the indoor and outdoor areas. This helps her to identify any potential hazards quickly. She has a range of policies that guide her practice and help parents to understand how she works. The childminder has good links with other settings that children attend and uses these effectively to support children's learning and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a variety of interesting activities that help to support children's learning. Babies are keen to use their senses to explore the sounds that different toys make. For example, she encourages them to explore technology as they press buttons to make toys light up and create a noise. The childminder successfully supports babies to develop their physical skills and independence. For example, they develop their coordination skills and learn to feed themselves independently. The childminder places a good focus on helping children to develop communication and language. For instance, she uses simple sentences and repeats words to help them develop their understanding and speech. Early literacy skills are supported well and children enjoy looking at books with the childminder, turning pages and recognising pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well and responds to their needs effectively. For example, she recognises when children become tired and provides a calm and relaxing environment to help soothe them to sleep. Children benefit from healthy snacks and learn to feed themselves independently. They have good opportunities to be physically active as they visit local parks and places of interest. The childminder makes effective use of opportunities in the wider community to support children to be more confident with others and develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop confidence in their own abilities. Babies show a desire to explore freely and independently. They are clearly happy and communicate their excitement during familiar activities, such as listening to music, by clapping their hands with delight. The childminder supports children effectively to develop the key skills required for their next steps in learning and readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541743 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10089484 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 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays.

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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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