Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 12 June 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 are happy, settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder is well organised and her home is welcoming and well equipped. Children develop high levels of confidence and independence and make choices in their play. n Children make good progress. The childminder knows the children well. She uses her assessments accurately to identify what children need to learn next. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides them with regular and detailed information so they are able to be fully involved in their children's learning. Children benefit from the continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder pays very good attention to supporting children's language and thinking skills. For example, she engages children in a wide range of conversations that interest them. She listens carefully to children and skilfully extends their vocabulary. n The childminder uses her accurate self-evaluation to make changes that improve

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This provision is good

children's experiences. For example, she regularly updates resources to meet children's interests. n The childminder's current programme of professional development does not focus sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching. n At times, the childminder does not fully challenge children's developing understanding of mathematics.

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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 arrangements for professional development and help to raise the quality of teaching further n extend opportunities to support children's developing understanding of mathematics.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and considered the impact on their care and learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records, and checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She is very clear on the action she must take to protect children from harm. She regularly accesses training targeted to support the welfare needs of children. The childminder supervises children effectively and ensures that the house is safe and secure. She regularly completes risk assessments to help children play safely in the home and when they go on outings. The childminder strives to improve. For example, she is currently updating her already well-equipped outdoor area to ensure activities continue to challenge children as they progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of toys and materials for children to explore. For example, children use their senses as they mix rice and different pasta. They investigate the different textures using their hands. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she talks to children as she joins in their play and helps them to acquire new vocabulary and understanding. She enables children to express themselves and gives them time to practise new skills. For instance, she introduces new physical skills when they practise running, hopping and skipping in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and build strong friendships as they share ideas and play together. They develop close attachments with the childminder as they approach her for affection and cuddles. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise and they wash their hands before eating healthy meals. They steadily learn to manage their personal care tasks and develop good levels of independence. The childminder widens children's social skills and develops their understanding of the wider community. For instance, she takes children on regular outings to toddler groups and nearby parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children successfully learn the skills that prepare them well for their future learning and school. Their communication and literacy skills progress well. For example, children have a good knowledge of popular stories and rhymes and enjoy regular visits to the library. They learn to use a range of mark-making tools, such as pencils, pens and paintbrushes, with care. Children are able to order objects by shape and size. For example, during role play, children select from large and small spoons and containers when creating 'pasta dishes'. Children develop their investigative skills well. For instance, they look for and handle different minibeasts carefully when playing in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541025 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10089883 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Berryfields, Aylesbury. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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