Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 27 June 2019 Previous inspection date 9 February 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 There are strong partnerships in place with parents which support children's overall well-being and development. The childminder tailors the settling-in process to support families' individual needs. She provides parents with regular updates about their child's achievements and how they can support their child's development at home. n Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder provides a relaxed, fun and homely environment where children feel emotionally safe and secure. n Strong partnerships with other early years settings children attend, including local schools, ensure a consistent approach to supporting children's individual needs. n The childminder provides good support to enable children to understand behavioural expectations. Children freely share and play appropriately with others. n The childminder provides a rich learning environment. Children easily access a wide

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This provision is good

range of interesting resources and enjoy directing their own play and learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder does not always extend children's language and thinking to deepen their learning. n The childminder provides a healthy range of snacks and homemade food for the children. However, she does not consistently use opportunities to develop children's understanding of following a healthy diet and making healthy choices.

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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 higher levels of challenge to aid children to develop their language and thinking even further n further develop children's understanding of making healthy choices and following a healthy diet.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written testimonials. n The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of other adults working and living at the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities in supporting children's welfare and knows how to report any concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder implements strong systems to monitor and assess children's development. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and addressed. She identifies training programmes that reflect children's needs and interests and that have a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder consults parents if she has any concerns about their child's development. She provides good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by working closely with their parents and other professionals. The childminder takes good action to minimise any hazards to children and reassesses any risks if children have an accident.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good knowledge of the skills they need to develop next. She uses effective methods of observation and assessment to support children's continued progress. The childminder builds upon children's interests well as they play. For example, children learn about quantities and number as they fill pots with oats and find the hidden bears. Young children count up to eight and sort objects into size groups. Children are keen to learn and regularly lead their own play. For example, they self-select resources and independently complete simple puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence well through different ways. For example, children move around the playroom with ease, choosing what they want to play with. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to play and learn outdoors. For example, they regularly visit local large gardens, woodlands and farms. The childminder is sensitive and recognises when young children need to rest. She follows their routine, for example by placing them on the sofa where she supervises them very well as they sleep. Children are supported to develop an understanding of different people in the community. They enjoy learning about the traditions and celebrations the children acknowledge with their own families and in the wider community. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. This is demonstrated when the childminder explains risks to them and why they must pick up toys from the floor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good hygiene routines and know that they must wash their hands before lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress for their age and stage of development. They are emotionally secure and well prepared for their eventual move on to school. Children develop a love of books and enjoy story time with the childminder. They are animated and excited to offer their ideas and answers. Children are content and independent in their play. They make up stories, chatting to each other as they do so. This demonstrates their developing imaginative thinking. Children learn about sounds and the letters they represent and predict rhyming sentences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442441 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10075089 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 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder is open all year, apart from family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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