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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children's learning well and provides good-quality activities. When children complete jigsaw puzzles, she suggests different ways to help children to think and problem solve. Children recognise that green puzzle pieces might be part of a crocodile. The childminder asks whether children can find the crocodile's teeth. Children shout with joy when they find the piece of puzzle. This motivates children and they sustain their attention for significant periods of time.

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The provision is good

Children are eager to learn and show their enjoyment as they busily engage in activities. The childminder's calm and caring approach helps children to feel settled and safe. Children are free to make choices about what and where they play. In the garden, children enjoy developing their physical skills and gain a keen interest in the natural environment. Children behave well overall. The childminder gives children gentle reminders about good behaviour and explains the reasons for rules. This helps to boost children's understanding.

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The provision is good

Children are articulate and able to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly. They learn about what makes them unique and about the local community where they live. Children have opportunities to meet with others at local groups and this benefits their social and emotional development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates to children how to make tracks across the floor by rolling toy cars and trucks in water. Children enjoy adding to the marks using chalks. This is one of the many ways that children get to experience drawing, writing and creating as their play. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to play in. In the garden, children explore a wide range of activities. They sequence using numbered shells and recognise patterns, for example, grouping coloured items. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She encourages children to fill buckets with shells and observe how this affects the balance as they learn about weight. n The childminder plays music for children that links to their play. For example, when children chase each other with plastic spiders, the childminder plays them songs about spiders. Children join in with the singing as they recognise the tune.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a wide range of activities and experiences to support children's learning in all areas. Activities are stimulating and exciting. However, the childminder sometimes focuses her attention on encouraging children to recall information rather than developing next steps in learning that expand on their prior experiences.

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need to do better?

19 September 2019 n Children show concern and awareness for others and their feelings. Older children put a comforting arm around younger children's shoulders as they encourage them to play. Children share toys and equipment well. n The childminder shows children respect and consideration. She pauses as she speaks to children, giving them time to think. In return, she listens to them when they talk. This contributes towards children's high levels of self-esteem. n The childminder encourages children to help tidy up. She makes a game of this and races children to see how quickly they can put away toys. Children know the routine. However, the childminder does not always respond swiftly in adapting daily routines when children's needs change. This leads to some children losing interest in activities as they say they are hungry. n Children take the lead in activities. For example, they decide to put on a show

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need to do better?

and give the childminder and other children directions. They thrive on being listened to and being in control. They delight in having the ability to stop and start singing sessions and actions. n The childminder completes extensive training to enhance her good knowledge and skills. She is highly qualified and undertakes training for the benefit of children. For example, the childminder has undertaken a course to help her to better support young children's emotional well-being and good mental health. n The childminder works effectively with parents. Parents state how happy children are in the childminder's care and how they receive regular information about children's progress. The childminder works equally well with other settings that children attend. This enables her to successfully complement children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding about safeguarding children. She undertakes a wide range of training to remain aware of child protection issues that might affect her work with children. The childminder understands about the work of her Local Safeguarding Children Board and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare to them. The childminder understands the potential risks to children from using technology and informs parents about ways to help children to stay safe online.

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should:

n develop more pertinent next steps in learning for children to encourage their highly rapid progress in learning n respond to children's changing needs more readily, offering a flexible daily routine.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256983 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10122906 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 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Aylesbury. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at foundation degree level.

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Inspection activities

n This inspection was prioritised as part of a risk assessment process. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times. n The inspector observed children's learning activities indoors and outdoors, and considered the benefit this has for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed the areas of the house used for childminding and the activities on offer during a learning walk. n Through looking at required documentation, the inspector confirmed there is evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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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

19 September 2019 19 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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