Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 22 March 2019 Previous inspection date 12 September 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, she carries out the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provides parents with a written summary. n Children are happy in the childminder's welcoming home. They form strong bonds with the childminder, who is sensitive to their individual needs. She enables them to develop confidence in exploring the variety of resources she provides for them. n Effective partnerships with parents and other professionals support the childminder to meet children's individual needs. She shares information with others to support continuity in children's care and to promote shared learning. n The childminder provides children with opportunities that help develop their social skills and confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a wide range of outings and helps them to learn about the wider community.

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This provision is good

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 always encourage children to explore number and mathematical ideas to further develop this area of learning. n The childminder does not fully extend learning experiences for those children who enjoy playing outside.

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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 strengthen teaching strategies to consistently promote children's early mathematical development even more effectively n build on opportunities for those children who enjoy learning and playing outside.

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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 at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of 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

The childminder has worked closely with the local authority to improve important aspects of her practice. She now uses information from her observations and assessments of children's development effectively. She plans interesting activities to help support their good progress. The childminder has a clear vision for improvement and continuous development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She is committed to providing a safe environment for children and carries out regular risk assessments to identify any potential hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's developing communication and language skills well. She uses clear and simple speech to support children learning to talk. She offers a commentary when they play which helps them to hear new words. She successfully supports younger children's physical skills and independence. For example, children develop their coordination skills and learn to feed themselves. The childminder plans activities that help children to develop physical skills and hand-to-eye coordination. For instance, younger children learn to use paint and are delighted as they make marks on paper with different coloured paints. The childminder enables children to develop their concentration and early literacy skills as they look at books together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle quickly in the childminder's care. They seek out the childminder for comfort and help when they need it. The childminder is a good role model and shows patience and kindness towards children. She builds their confidence and self-esteem by giving them encouragement and praise. She encourages children to eat healthy food and they learn to follow good hygiene routines. Children benefit from opportunities to be physically active in a variety of settings, including local parks and woodland. This promotes their physical health and well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning from their starting points. They are inquisitive and motivated to learn and are becoming confident communicators. Children are developing their confidence and self-care skills effectively, appropriate to their age. They are well prepared, emotionally and physically, for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140741 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10078815 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives on the outskirts of Aylesbury. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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