Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 28 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 Children form close relationships with the childminder, who is attentive and responsive to their individual needs. Children settle quickly and are happy and confident in her care. This helps to promote their positive well-being. n Relationships with parents are good. Parents feel well informed and appreciate the care and guidance the childminder provides. n Children enjoy playing with the wide variety of resources in the main playroom and in the garden area. They are able to get plenty of physical exercise and fresh air on a daily basis. n Children learn to understand the boundaries and rules within the setting. The childminder acts as a good role model and uses frequent praise and encouragement. n The childminder does not seek the views of parents and children when reflecting on what she could improve in the setting. n Although the childminder assesses children's development well, she does not always

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This provision is good

use her findings to plan consistently for children's next steps to help them make even better progress.

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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 reflect further on how to improve practice and seek the views of parents and children to help drive continuous improvement n place an even sharper focus on planning more precisely for children's next steps in learning to help them make even better progress.

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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 outside, 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 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 and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection issues and of their responsibility to report any concerns about children's well-being. The childminder effectively monitors the work of her assistant, ensuring, for example, that both first-aid and safeguarding training are up to date. She takes good advantage of training opportunities and her links with the local authority to improve the quality of her provision. For example, she has improved her understanding of food safety. The childminder completes regular observations of children's play and learning and gathers relevant information from parents. She uses this information well to plan activities that help children to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a warm and encouraging environment where children are welcomed and are keen to learn and play. For example, children have full access to many colourful and attractive toys and books in the playroom. The childminder helps children to settle quickly into positive routines that help them feel secure and confident. She gives lots of praise and children receive good support to explore textures and to name colours. Children show good levels of concentration. For example, they enjoy mark making using paints and focus well as they make shapes in play dough, using a variety of tools. The childminder encourages an interest in books. For instance, she sits with children to discuss stories and consider what might happen next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively and provides good levels of care for children. She encourages children to undertake simple tasks, such as helping to tidy away after activities. This helps them to gain a sense of responsibility. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy food and follow good hygiene routines. Children have access to the large garden and develop their physical skills well. The childminder encourages them to experience some risk and challenge in order to develop their physical skills. For example, in the outside environment children climb ladders safely to use the slide. Such opportunities help to extend their confidence, social skills and physical development effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They are self-assured and show good levels of independence. Children explore their surroundings with enjoyment and make choices about their play. They become confident communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. They concentrate well and are motivated to learn. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538844 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10093933 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 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family 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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