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

p.1

The provision is good

Children enjoy lots of imaginative play. They feel happy and safe as they explore resources with the childminder. They have musical sessions with instruments and sing nursery rhymes, which helps them to learn new vocabulary and develop their creativity. Children behave well. The childminder offers gentle reminders for children to share and be considerate. This supports them to learn acceptable behaviour and to develop positive friendships with their peers.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder plans for children's all-round learning, including lots of community opportunities. They love exploring local woodland, foraging for natural treasures to bring home. This helps children to develop an understanding of the natural world around them. Children look forward to regular farm visits. They happily recall with the childminder how they fed the calves and petted the rabbits. They get lots of fresh air and exercise on their trips out, and the childminder offers healthy and nutritious snacks. This all supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to develop good independence skills. Even the youngest children learn to dress for outside play and feed themselves at mealtimes. Children help to tidy up after they play and happily share their thoughts about what they would like to play with next.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children access a colourful and enjoyable outdoor play area at the setting. They run around searching for letters and play on the swings. This helps them to be physically active and develop good coordination and balance. The childminder reminds children about small risks as they play, such as not getting dizzy on the swing and not climbing on chairs. She offers good explanations which help children to consider risks for themselves and make their own decisions as they play. n The childminder identifies gaps in children's development and plans activities, such as exploring shapes and colours, to help close these. Sometimes, the childminder does not fully engage all children. This means they do not benefit from some of the learning experiences. However, the childminder knows children well and clearly explains which other activities inspire them to learn. She works with her co-childminders to plan a wide range of learning opportunities, indoors

p.2

need to do better?

and outdoors, for all children each week. n The childminder has formed positive relationships with children, who feel valued and happy to discuss their play with her. They love to include her with role-play games, such as going on an imaginary picnic and making cups of tea. They readily request help with their personal hygiene and clearly understand the childminder's high expectations of behaviour and good manners.

p.2

need to do better?

1 October 2019 n Partnerships with parents are strong. They report the childminder manages complex health needs 'impeccably'. They value regular newsletter updates, which keep them informed about their children's learning. In addition, they enjoy sharing information about their children's development on the setting's online tool. n The childminder has formed a good relationship with the local authority adviser. The adviser supports her to evaluate whether she is meeting requirements and keeps her up to date with any changes in legislation. The childminder has regular contact with other settings children attend, sharing newsletters and information to support children's development and well-being effectively. n The childminder has completed mandatory training and shows a good understanding of the legal requirements. However, during her own self- evaluation she recognises that further training to develop her knowledge and

p.2

need to do better?

teaching skills would effectively support her personal development. n Children at the setting have lots of opportunities to learn about people from different cultures and religions. For example, they recently visited a Buddhist place of worship and learned how people meditate. They explore the supermarket to find fruits from different countries and create colourful pictures to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi. n All children, including those in receipt of funded early education, make good progress from their starting points. The childminder plans a varied curriculum, which supports children to develop knowledge across all seven areas of learning. Children develop the knowledge and skills they will need for future learning and school.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has recently completed training to help her to identify signs that might suggest a family or child is at risk of radicalisation. She can clearly explain a wide range of indicators that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. She swiftly follows up any non-attendance to make sure children are safe, and notes any previous injuries children may have when they arrive at the setting. The childminder is familiar with local reporting procedures if she has concerns about a child. She ensures all children learn how to stay safe as they explore technology.

p.3

should:

n plan activities that consider children's individual learning styles to better engage them and follow their individual interests n increase professional development opportunities to help deliver teaching to children at the highest levels.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY432857 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10074891 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2016

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She works with two co-childminders from their home in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates from Tuesday to Thursday all year round, and her co-childminders operate from Monday to Friday all year round, with the help of a part-time assistant. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity together. n The inspector observed children's activities, indoors and outdoors, including snack time and lunchtime. n The inspector reviewed written communication from parents. n The inspector talked to the childminder about children's development and looked at a selection of documents, including policies, accident records and training records.

p.4

Inspection activities

1 October 2019 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

1 October 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6