Childminder EY488476

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment. She offers a gradual settling-in process, which helps children to become secure in their surroundings. The childminder knows the children well and she has high expectations for their learning. Young children happily explore and investigate toys, showing that they feel emotionally secure. They play imaginatively, for instance, making dinner and cups of tea. Children use their senses to explore natural materials and a range of textures, such as leaves, flour and paint. They show a positive attitude to learning and are willing to try new things.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise, which helps to keep them fit and healthy. They develop strong physical skills and the childminder teaches them to be aware of their own safety, such as when they climb on apparatus at the park. Children also enjoy outings, for example, to the ecological farm to see different types of animals, such as cows, kangaroos and lynx. Children behave well. The childminder offers praise and encouragement which increases their confidence and self-esteem. She helps children to build relationships and form friendships in her setting and at pre-school groups. They learn to share resources and to show respect for each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder successfully implements the learning and development requirements. She observes and monitors the children's progress and identifies next steps for their learning. The childminder is quick to identify where they might need extra support. She works sensitively with parents and other professionals, to help the children develop specific areas of learning. n The childminder ensures that her curriculum offers a wide range of interesting experiences. She plans activities that reflect children's interests and support their individual needs. Children lead their own play and develop independence, for example, as they select resources. Sometimes, the childminder does not fully plan outdoor activities precisely enough for those children who prefer to learn outdoors. n The childminder interacts well with children. She speaks clearly and repeats words and phrases to encourage younger children to speak and listen. The

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childminder also asks questions and introduces new words to help children build on their vocabulary. n Children begin to find out about other people's beliefs, for instance, they learn about different festival celebrations. However, they do not learn enough about themselves and how they compare to others from contrasting backgrounds. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to use their small muscles. For example, they make patterns with paint on cellophane, build with bricks and

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need to do better?

2 December 2019 turn the pages of a book. Children observe shapes and sizes as they post utensils into the pretend kitchen unit. They enjoy finding out how things work, for example, as they operate toys with buttons, knobs and levers. n The childminder helps children to learn about living a healthy lifestyle. She follows their individual routines for rest and mealtimes. Children enjoy nutritious snacks, for example a variety of fruit. They follow good hygiene routines, such as handwashing to prevent the spread of infection. n Partnerships with parents are firmly established. For instance, a daily diary, text messaging, online system and a verbal exchange of information keeps parents up to date with their child's routine and activities. Parents' comments in letters provided for the inspection demonstrate that they are very happy with the childminding service they receive. n The childminder is committed to developing her service. She accurately identifies

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her strengths and areas for further development. The childminder works with other childcare professionals to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She attends training courses and puts what she learns into practice. For example, children benefit from new mark-making experiences to extend their early literacy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities for meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a good understanding of the signs that children may be influenced by other people's extreme views or be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows the indicators of abuse and has a thorough knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. In the event of an allegation, the childminder is clear about the procedure to follow. The childminder's thorough risk assessment process helps to identify and minimise possible hazards in the home and on outings to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide more opportunities to encourage children to increase understanding of their own sense of identity, similarities and differences n plan more stimulating activities to further challenge the learning of children who learn best outdoors, to encourage their thoughts, ideas and interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488476 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10109309 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free nursery education to children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to identify how the childminder plans and implements her educational provision. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder and inspector observed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector discussed the children's progress and sampled the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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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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