Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 5 July 2019 Previous inspection date 7 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children are visibly happy. They have developed incredibly strong bonds with the childminder and arrive at the setting eager to start their day. The childminder is immensely caring, and she has established extremely positive, warm relationships with children, supporting their emotional well-being superbly. n Partnerships with parents and carers are very effective and a strength of the setting. The childminder is dedicated to ensuring that parents are fully involved in their child's learning and achievements, right from the time they start. Parents are well informed and receive strong support to continue their child's learning at home. n The childminder uses her large garden very effectively to promote different areas of learning. For instance, there is a growing area, where children help to care for plants and flowers, and a large open space for children to play ball games. Children discuss names of birds in the garden and observe butterflies as they land on flowers.

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This provision is good

n On the whole, the childminder is skilled at following children's lead. Children show good levels of engagement and enthusiasm in activities and resources. They make good progress. n The childminder ensures children have every opportunity to explore their community. These outings are highly successful at broadening children's understanding of the wider world. For instance, children visit different playgroups where they recognise the different festivals around the world. n On occasion, the childminder does not challenge children as they play to develop their thinking even further, as she does not give them enough time to process their thoughts.

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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.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to safeguard and protect children within her care. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she ensures her mandatory training is current and receives regular updates from the local authority. The good links with other professionals help to build a collaborative approach to build on children's development and individual welfare needs. The childminder takes time to reflect on her practice. She accurately identifies her strengths and acts upon areas for development. The childminder values the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, teaching is good. The childminder understands the process through which children learn. The childminder has a natural rapport with children. She enthusiastically interacts with them as they play, which helps children to feel valued and respected. The childminder has created a stimulating and engaging learning environment for children of all ages. She plans activities well, based on children's needs and interests. For example, she builds on the children's interest of a favourite story about bears in fun and exciting ways. They collect natural objects to enable them to act out the story. Children show a keen interest in counting and numbers. For example, they count the ducks at the local duck pond and discuss that the big ducks are the daddies and the smaller ducks are the mummies. They are very excited as they spot and count the four ducklings together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop extremely high levels of independence and confidence in their own abilities. For example, they dress for outdoor play and prepare their own sandwiches and fruit. The childminder encourages children to show consideration for each other and supports them very sensitively to manage their feelings. The childminder spends a great deal of time outside with the children, and they are extremely knowledgeable about the world around them. They freely choose activities and make up their own games. For example, they select containers and buckets and use the hose independently to create their own water play activity. Children gain a deep understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles from a young age. For instance, they learn about growing their own fruit and vegetables, which are often added to their healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development from their initial starting points. They are confident, motivated and show enthusiasm and enjoyment in their play. Older children learn about letters and the sounds they make and are well prepared for school when the time comes. Toddlers have a wonderful time dipping chunky chalks into water and making marks on the paving slabs. Older children are in awe when they notice the colour is darker when the chalks are wet. Children have a fabulous time as they weave in and out of the trees in the woods on the way to pick up children from the local pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489028 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10076472 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Holmer Green, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder has completed a relevant childcare course at level three. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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