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

Children settle very quickly in the childminder's homely environment. They develop a good understanding about the routines of the day and feel safe as they play and learn. The childminder is enthusiastic as she supports children to extend their early literacy skills. Children learn the sounds that letters represent and decorate letters which form part of their names. Children behave very well, showing good manners as they talk to the childminder and complete daily activities. She praises children and celebrates their achievements as they engage in craft projects. Children develop good levels of self-esteem as they play and learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles successfully. For example, children learn good hygiene habits, such as washing hands independently, and they learn how to clean their teeth. They discuss which foods are healthy to eat and which are just for a treat. They enjoy regular trips to the park, where they get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and development. She carefully identifies what children need to know and which skills children need to develop. She plans activities to help children master new skills and fills any gaps in their development effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes children to the library and regularly reads to them at home. They develop a love of books and enjoy choosing stories for the librarian to read to them. This supports an early love of literacy and helps children to develop their vocabulary effectively. n The childminder plans a range of trips and activities to support children to learn about people who are similar and different to themselves. For example, children enjoyed a trip to the Chinese takeaway where they were given chopsticks and they learned about the custom of giving red bags for good luck at new year. n The childminder has resources for younger children to explore technology, such as toys which play sounds as they touch buttons. However, the childminder does not routinely plan activities for older children to use technology to retrieve information, to broaden their understanding about the world around them. n Children are heard to say 'please' and 'thank you' spontaneously as they go

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need to do better?

about their daily activities. The childminder models good communication skills and courteous behaviour effectively. This supports children to learn how to be considerate to others. The childminder gets to know children quickly, noting what their unique dietary requirements are and which items they find comforting to keep with them as they play. n The childminder makes sure children learn about risks in their environment such

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need to do better?

16 October 2019 as crossing roads, climbing on equipment and using scissors safely. Children happily discuss their thoughts with the childminder and go to her for reassurance and help with tasks. n The childminder enables children to discuss effectively how they are feeling. For instance, they look at pictures of emotional faces and describe them to the childminder. She extends these conversations with them to explore what makes them feel happy and sad. n The childminder has completed lots of training to help develop her knowledge and skills. However, she would benefit from updating her knowledge. This will help her to identify the different needs of children who attend the setting more effectively, and develop her teaching skills to the highest levels. n The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other settings children attend. This supports a united approach to children's learning and development.

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need to do better?

The childminder makes sure she discusses children's well-being with other settings and passes information to parents to help children settle. The childminder helps children learn a good range of skills to prepare them for future learning. Parents value her support. They speak highly about the good progress their children make with their early literacy and numeracy skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has recently refreshed her safeguarding knowledge. She confidently explains a wide range of indicators that could suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder records children's attendance and swiftly follows up absences to ensure children are safe. Children and parents are not allowed to use mobile devices at the setting. The childminder explains to them how to keep safe with technology and implements all her safeguarding policies effectively. She understands how to report any concerns to the local authority and monitors children's well-being closely.

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should:

n broaden the range of opportunities on offer for older children to extend their information and communication technology skills n build on professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge about identifying children who may be in need of additional help, and to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391402 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10074234 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 3 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers childcare every weekday, from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 reviewed written communication from parents. n The inspector spoke to children to find out what they enjoy doing at the setting. n The inspector sampled paperwork, including evidence of qualifications and suitability, and policies and attendance records.

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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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