Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences to build on children's interest in the outdoors and the wider community. The childminder knows the children well and prepares challenging activities to support their current interests and next steps in learning. Children develop their physical skills as they bounce on the trampoline and use hand tools to dig. They learn about the natural world as they water the plants and look for spiders and other insects. They make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

Children are well prepared for their future learning, including starting school. Children speak confidently to others. However, on occasion the childminder does not recognise that she does not provide enough thinking time for children to process their ideas before speaking. The childminder regularly seeks feedback from parents and children to support future improvement. Parents comment that they are very satisfied with the range of stimulating activities that the childminder provides.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures her setting is safe and clean. For example, she carries out regular risk assessments indoors and outdoors. She provides a calm and stimulating atmosphere for children and is a positive role model for children, who behave well and show mutual care and respect for one another. Children grow in confidence and are eager to play and learn. They are active and enthusiastic learners, and thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully completes ongoing observations and meticulously monitors the progress that children make in their learning. She uses this information to swiftly identify and address any gaps in their development. Children are making consistently good rates of progress. n The childminder interacts well with the children to develop their communication and language skills. However, at times, the childminder is over-eager in her questioning and does not give children the time they need to process their thoughts before she provides the answer for them. n Children show high levels of curiosity and concentration in their play. For example, they self-select wooden blocks to build with and they quickly make up their own games to compare height and size. n The childminder provides children with exciting and unique activities to develop their understanding of the world around them. For example, they discuss the

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need to do better?

animals that live in the sea and how the rubbish is dangerous to them. They have great fun playing in the water as they learn about how to keep the planet clean by putting their rubbish in the bin.

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need to do better?

11 September 2019 n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she is developing an area in the garden to be an allotment where children will grow berries, vegetables and flowers. This will help to promote further their understanding of the world around them and how things change over time. n Children's behaviour is good. They make choices and decisions about their play. They learn to share and they understand people's similarities and differences. n Although the childminder meticulously monitors the progress children make in their learning, she does not make the best use of opportunities to seek information from parents to help her establish children's skills and abilities when they first start. n Partnerships with other professionals and settings that children attend are good. Information about children's learning is shared effectively to ensure that children's individual learning needs are met.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very attentive to the personal care of the children. She is incredibly patient, kind and supportive of the children's developing needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are secure and the childminder carries out daily checks on the indoor and outdoor areas. This enables her to recognise any potential hazards. The childminder ensures there are clear procedures in place for dealing with concerns and the detailed safeguarding policy further supports good practice.

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should:

n provide children with enough time to think and respond to questions and comments n involve parents more fully in initial assessments of their children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452019 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10071512 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 2 to 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Marlow in Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She observed activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at the written evidence provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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