Childminder, Out-of school day care in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive excitedly at the childminder's home after school. They clearly know the routine, settle quickly and become involved in activities. The childminder finds out key information about children's interests and care needs before they start. She uses this information to help plan activities and successfully engages well with them during their play. Children's ideas are valued and included in the planning of activities. They use their imagination and thoroughly enjoy making things with dough. For instance, they carefully place twigs for the snowman's arms and legs. Children have fun as they participate in a range of exciting activities with their friends after school. They comment that they particularly enjoy dressing up as different characters. Children act out stories while taking on characters' voices.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave very well. They talk about and recognise their own needs and those of others. Children agree the rules for behaviour and they are kind and caring towards their friends. They happily share resources and are polite and courteous. Children learn about the importance of keeping safe. For example, the childminder talks to them about stranger danger and road safety on the way to and from school. In addition, children practise the emergency evacuation procedure so they know what to do in the event of a fire.

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n The childminder reflects on her practice and values parents' and children's views about her childminding service. The childminder attends training courses to keep up to date with current childcare issues. For example, to support children's learning experiences, she attended fun mathematics and language courses. n The childminder develops effective links with teaching staff at the pre-school and school the children attend. She facilitates communication between teachers and parents to provide continuity of care and learning for children. n Children learn about multicultural Britain as they find out about and celebrate festivals, such as Diwali, when they made rangoli patterns. They learn how things work as they play with a games console and use other programmable toys. This helps them to develop a good understanding of the world they live in. n The childminder encourages children to listen and chat about what they are

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doing through thoughtful questioning, allowing time for them to respond, and by clearly modelling language herself. For example, as children create snowmen, the childminder introduces discussions about colour, number, size and shape, which also helps to build on children's understanding of mathematics. n Children's physical health and well-being are supported effectively. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene procedures. For instance, they wash their hands before they eat. She provides healthy snacks,

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16 December 2019 such as fruit and toast. Children are encouraged to drink water to keep hydrated. n Children have regular access to outdoor play to take part in physical activities. For instance, they play ball games, balance and climb on apparatus. The childminder is keen to enhance outdoor learning experiences for children. n Children build on their good independence as they choose resources, dress and undress themselves. They have a strong sense of belonging and know where to store their bag, shoes and coat. n Children develop their creativity and use their imagination. For example, they participate during role play, sing and dance, and enjoy various art and craft activities. Children enjoy imaginative play and they use a range of resources to act out their make-believe stories. n The childminder maintains all of the required paperwork to help support her good childminding practice. For instance, she monitors any accidents to further

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support children's welfare. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. Parents share necessary information to help the childminder to meet their child's individual needs. The childminder talks to parents about their child's routines and activities. Comments from parents reveal they are very pleased with the childminding service they receive. Their children have fun and enjoy coming to the childminder's setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She has a secure knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. Furthermore, she knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child. The childminder receives training to help her keep up to date with current child protection issues which may affect a child. Risk assessments are clear and identify and minimise potential dangers. This helps to support children's safety and well- being. Good arrangements are in place for children's safe arrival and collection, and they are always appropriately supervised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420325 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10132613 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 4 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered 2010 and lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk of the areas used by children to find out how they are organised, and viewed the range of activities provided indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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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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