Childminder EY458267

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 enjoy daily trips out to many places which support them to learn about the world around them. For example, they recently went on a trip to the local library where staff put on a puppet show, which they thoroughly enjoyed. The childminder researches which events are happening at a variety of children's centres, planning opportunities for children to socialise with others and develop their creative skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a caring nature and communicates well with children. Children feel safe and secure in her homely environment. They happily choose resources, such as dressing-up clothes, to play with, to support their imaginary play. They explore technology resources, such as wind up torches, to help develop an understanding of how things work.

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The provision is good

Children show good levels of concentration as they play and learn. They behave well at the setting and feel comfortable to ask the childminder for support with all aspects of their daily routine. The childminder encourages children to think about how they are feeling. For instance, they use stickers with facial expressions to put on a chart and decide whether they feel happy or sad each day. The childminder offers lots of praise for children's achievements, supporting them to develop good levels of emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works effectively with her local authority development worker, who recently visited the setting to help her evaluate whether she is meeting all the requirements of the early years foundation stage. They discussed how the garden can be made safer and which procedures the childminder requires to help promote children's welfare. n Overall, children eat healthy meals and snacks with the childminder. However, on occasions, they are rewarded with lollipops at the end of the week for good behaviour. This does not give consistent messages about healthy lifestyles and food choices. n Children love to do lots of mark making at the setting. The childminder introduces new vocabulary with children to discuss which marks they are making and develops their speaking skills effectively. She introduces mathematical vocabulary as they count dots and discuss different shapes they are drawing. Children learn to identify colours and tell the childminder they are drawing a

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need to do better?

rainbow. n The childminder completes regular observations of what children know and can do. She uses this information to see where there are gaps in children's learning, then plans new activities to help close the gaps. For example, children have been mastering lots of self-help skills such as dressing, eating and using the

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8 January 2020 toilet. The childminder celebrates when children master these new skills, making them proud of their achievements. n Children are excited making play dough and discussing their activity with the childminder. They learn new words such as 'gooey' and 'sticky'. They develop their physical skills and coordination mixing and counting scoops of flour. Children concentrate well during activities and demonstrate considerate behaviour, such as sharing tools with the childminder. n The childminder offers some opportunities for children to discuss religions and traditions. However, programmes would benefit from being developed further. For example, children do not consistently have access to resources or activities which explore people who are different to themselves, to help them learn about different cultures, ages or disabilities. n Children enjoy woodland walks on nature trails where they learn about the

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natural world. They were excited to meet chicks with a visiting farm company at the nature reserve. Children learn to stay safe by the water while they feed the ducks and enjoy picnics in warmer weather. This supports them to get lots of fresh air and exercise. n Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress with their speaking and understanding. Parents report that they are pleased with the opportunities the childminder provides to help their children develop a wide range of skills for future learning and starting school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recently completed a local authority training course. She developed her knowledge of local reporting procedures and the many ways children could be at risk of harm. The childminder explains a wide range of indicators that could give concern for a child's welfare. She ensures visitors follow procedures for keeping children safe around technology, and explains to older children how they can use technology safely. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to help her consider the safety of her environment. She understands the importance of monitoring children's attendance and following up any non-attendance to ensure they are safe.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to learn about nutritious foods and healthy lifestyles, to support their physical well-being even further n develop further the range of resources, activities and opportunities that help children learn about cultural diversity, disability and the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458267 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10075364 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 2 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Burnham, Buckinghamshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 8pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact this had on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated a planned activity together. n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n Written reviews from parents were taken into account. n Relevant documentation, including training certificates, suitability checks and accident recording, was sampled during inspection.

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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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