Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 5 June 2019 Previous inspection date 8 July 2015

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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 Children enjoy their time with the caring childminder and they develop strong attachments, which helps them to feel safe and secure. n The childminder plans effectively for children's next steps for learning and engages them in a wide variety of activities which are linked to their interests. n Children behave well. The childminder praises them for their achievements, which helps to build on their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder reflects on her practice and she recognises her strengths and areas for development. She demonstrates a commitment to the continuous improvement of her service and values the views of parents and children. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's activities and achievements, and shares ideas for home learning. n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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This provision is good

n On occasions, the childminder does not plan outdoor activities precisely enough for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 extend children's understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others in their lives n provide further outdoor learning experiences, particularly for those who enjoy learning outdoors, to fully support their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children and to act promptly on concerns about a child's welfare. She risk assesses the environments used by the children and takes steps to minimise possible hazards. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, on outings, they talk about road safety and stranger danger. The childminder establishes links with other settings that children attend, to share information and promote consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely assesses and monitors children's good progress to help her quickly identify and close any gaps in their learning. Children's speech and language development is supported well. For example, they copy and repeat words that the childminder uses to build on their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children to be independent as they choose activities and resources. She supports children's ideas and extends their experiences as they play. For instance, she encourages them to squeeze sand and pick up objects with tweezers, to help strengthen the muscles in their hands. Children respond to the childminder's playful interactions with giggles and smiles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. Children have good opportunities to learn about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. For example, they develop their physical skills when they ride scooters, jump and climb. The childminder encourages children to be independent, such as tidying away their toys and dressing themselves. They enjoy a wider range of activities and learn about living things, for instance, at the park and farm. The childminder provides a variety of resources and experiences to help children learn about diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy looking at books and exploring letters and sounds. Children have plenty of opportunities to build on their good mathematical skills. For example, during a sand activity, they confidently count, and name colours and shapes. They learn about measurement as they fill and empty containers, and sort objects by size. Children are inquisitive and enjoy finding out how things work. For instance, as they operate light-up toys and toy cameras. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as transfer to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338761 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10062005 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 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered 2006. She lives in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care on Monday to Thursday from 8am until 6pm, and on Friday from 8am to 5pm, for most of the year. She receives funding for the provision of free nursery education to children age four.

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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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