Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 1 April 2019 Previous inspection date 15 April 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 has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, parents contribute to information about children's starting points, ensuring that planning meets the needs of individual children. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is kind, caring and has a consistent approach to promoting children's good behaviour. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. n Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are good. The childminder regularly exchanges information to help to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder plans a broad range of activities and uses effective teaching methods to engage children. Children grow in confidence and are eager to play and learn. n Although the childminder reflects on her provision, she does not fully identify areas for development or set clear targets to improve her practice.

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This provision is good

n The childminder assesses children's development, but she does not 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 improve the rigour of the self-evaluation process, and focus more precisely on identifying targets to help children make even better progress in their learning and development n place a 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 reviewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She ensures that her assistant maintains a secure knowledge of child protection issues by attending regular safeguarding and first-aid training. The childminder checks the environment to keep it free from hazards and helps children to understand how to stay safe. She completes online training to help develop her professional knowledge further. For example, she has accessed specific training on how to support children's understanding of different cultures. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that she meets the needs of individual children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. This has a positive impact on children's learning and progress. She provides a good range of stimulating resources to enable children to explore and discover. For example, she supports children's understanding of life cycles as they watch tadpoles develop in a jam jar. The childminder plays alongside children and engages in conversations, helping to support and develop their emerging communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new vocabulary, such as 'stretchy' and 'twang', as children enjoy designing shapes with elastic bands on a pin board.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are enthusiastic and eagerly choose what they would like to do from the wide range of learning opportunities and resources available. The childminder has well- established routines for play and for mealtimes, which contribute to children's sense of well-being and self-confidence. Children learn how to keep healthy and manage their own personal hygiene routines well. The childminder uses daily activities to encourage children's independence effectively. For example, children learn to wash their hands and put on their own shoes. The childminder's garden provides children with a range of stimulating learning experiences. Children challenge their physical capabilities as they climb slides with skill and enthusiastically make sandcastles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are independent, make choices about their play and have good problem-solving skills. Children are confident, self-motivated and willing to try new things. They persevere at tasks which present a challenge. Children have good communication skills and develop the important skills and attitudes needed for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472180 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10075633 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Her husband acts as an assistant on occasion if needed. She offers childcare each weekday, between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm, all year round.

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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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