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 are happy and safe in the care of this well-organised childminder. They readily select toys and activities from the well-stocked playroom, which is organised to maximise even the youngest children's independence. The childminder carefully plans what she is going to offer the children each day to provide interesting activities. For example, children persevere with tasks that are challenging, such as using tweezers to pick up pretend insects and leaves during a bug hunt.

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The provision is good

Children confidently move around and choose their preferred activities. For example, they enjoy exploring with light and dark when using torches in the tent, completing puzzles and looking at books. Children listen intently as the childminder and her assistant read with enthusiasm. They enjoy sitting on the sofa and snuggling up close as they are read to, and their attention is retained as the childminder and her assistant animatedly read the story. This helps to enhance children's early literacy development.

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The provision is good

Children listen to the childminder. Young children play well together and there is a strong emphasis on being polite and using good manners within the childminder's home. The childminder encourages children to share and be kind. Children are aware of acceptable boundaries for behaviour. As a result, they are motivated and confident learners.

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need to do better?

n Children have very good opportunities each day to be physically active and experience the fresh air. The childminder gives extra value to providing much needed outdoor experiences for children. For example, she plans visits to a host of interesting places, and attends local groups and parks. This significantly enhances children's good health and wider learning opportunities across all areas of the curriculum. n The childminder and her assistant are consistent in their approach to managing children's behaviour. They warmly praise children for their efforts and achievements. The childminder is particularly patient when supporting younger children who are developing their sense of determination. n The childminder adopts effective teaching strategies for supporting young children's emerging speaking skills. She models new vocabulary to them consistently, and sensitively repeats words clearly. However, at times, the

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childminder overuses questioning when interacting with children. This limits chances for children to develop their own ideas during play and to further enhance their imagination and thinking skills. n Children learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. Mealtimes are social occasions. Children enjoy the nutritious meals that the childminder provides. Children talk

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9 January 2020 with the childminder and with each other about the food they are eating. They follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands. Children are encouraged to have regular drinks of water throughout the day. n The childminder maintains her professional development and has attended several courses to build on her skills. She shares information from these with her assistant to develop her knowledge as well. The childminder regularly shares her policies and procedures to ensure that her assistant has a good knowledge of her role. The childminder develops effective relationships with other professionals. For example, she discusses good practice ideas and compares teaching techniques with other childminders and practitioners at the local pre- school. n The childminder uses her ongoing observations to understand children's level of achievement, interests and learning styles. She incorporates their next steps of

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learning into her planning. This has a positive impact on developing children's knowledge and skills across the prime and specific areas of learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents leave very positive feedback about the childminder and say that she genuinely cares for the children and they feel valued and welcome. Although parents are kept informed of their child's progress, there is scope to engage parents even more with their child's learning at home, to provide continuity in their learning. n Children are supervised well and learn about keeping themselves safe. For instance, they are taught about road safety, learn how to feed the pet rabbits with care and listen when the childminder reminds them to be careful with resources during their play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. She is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The childminder and her assistant have attended child protection training. They are aware of the correct procedures to follow should there be an allegation. The childminder and her assistant know who to contact if they believe a child may be in an environment where extreme views are being shared. In addition, they have attended training to update their knowledge around the indicators of female genital mutilation.

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should:

n raise the quality of teaching even higher to allow children more time to think and respond, to further enhance opportunities to develop their imagination and thinking skills

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should:

9 January 2020 n enhance partnerships with parents to provide further opportunities for them to be involved with continuing children's learning at home, to provide continuity in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469993 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10075579 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 1 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Penn, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.45pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works occasionally with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n A learning walk was undertaken with the childminder to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed children's learning activities and assessed the impact of these on their development. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector talked to the childminder, her assistant and children at suitable times. n The inspector read through questionnaires completed by parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.

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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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