Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 26 March 2019 Previous inspection date 19 January 2016

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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 is motivated and passionate about working with young children. Her dedication is reflected in the high-quality service that she provides. n The childminder creates a welcoming and nurturing environment where children are happy, safe and emotionally secure. n The childminder adapts her teaching to meet children's different needs, abilities and interests. She is attentive to ensure that all children are fully included. n The childminder has built strong relationships with parents. They enjoy receiving regular updates from her about their children's activities. Parents value the high-quality care that the childminder provides. n The childminder regularly reminds children about using good manners and encourages them to be polite. Children are considerate of others and behave well. n Partnerships with professionals from other settings that children attend are strong. The childminder shares purposeful information about children's needs, progress and next

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This provision is good

steps in learning, which helps to promote continuity. n On occasions, children do not have enough opportunities to develop their good independence skills. n Although the children make good progress, there is not a robust monitoring system to recognise and quickly identify any possible gaps in their learning over time.

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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 provide even more opportunities for children that increase their good independence skills n refine the monitoring of individual and groups of children to highlight the progress that children make from their starting points and plan more effectively for their learning.

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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 outdoors. n The inspector joined the children on a visit to the on-site farm. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed a range of documents and checked the evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to parents, read written feedback from them and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection procedures and knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Partnership working with parents and other professionals is well established. Consistency in care routines and learning opportunities benefits children greatly. The childminder ensures regular information about children's learning and experiences is shared. Effective communication helps parents to be fully involved and informed in children's development. The childminder values training and attends additional professional development opportunities to extend her skills. For instance, recent mathematics training has contributed to increased confidence and expertise in this area. Self-evaluation procedures are detailed and effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge of her strengths and areas to develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She provides them with interesting and exploratory play opportunities that ignite their curiosity. The childminder uses her good knowledge of what interests each child well to adapt activities in ways which promote individual learning. Planned activities engage and support their mathematical development successfully. For example, the childminder encourages children to count how many scoops of cereal it takes to fill different sized containers. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world around them. For instance, she asks questions about what they can see in the garden and on the farm. The childminder builds children's vocabulary. For example, she introduces new words, such as 'crunchy', as they break up and stand on cereal during a sensory activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are comfortable in their environment and the childminder is very caring towards them. The childminder is a good role model and she works with parents to support children's well-being. Children are confident and behave very well. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy exercising, outdoor play and fresh air each day. Children have nutritious meals and fresh drinking water available at all times. They are encouraged to learn about cultures, festivals and the local community. Children care for animals, learn about life cycles and nature and visit the farm areas on a daily basis. This helps support children's physical development and understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident, eager and motivated to learn. They are actively engaged in their learning and approach challenge with a positive attitude. Children make good progress. They are acquiring the necessary skills to succeed in the next stage of their development and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454465 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10075300 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She works from her home on a working farm near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates from 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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