Childminder EY259066

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder, who provides a welcoming, homely and safe environment. They are evidently happy and secure in her care and develop close relationships with her. Children welcome the childminder into their play and laugh readily. They follow the childminder's safety advice. They listen when she reminds them to be careful with resources during their play and while bouncing with a football on the trampoline. Children's imaginative play is supported well through role play. The children particularly enjoy playing with domestic play resources. Young children pretend to cook and enjoy pretending to cook for each other. They dress up as superheroes and princesses and dance to music with the childminder and each other, having great fun.

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Children are very independent and choose what to play with, and when and where. For example, children choose to build with different-shaped blocks which challenge them to build 'down' as well as 'up.' Mealtimes are an extremely social occasion. Children tell the inspector they 'love coming to the childminder's house' and parents write fabulous testimonies praising the childminder's careful care and love given to the children. They say the setting is like 'home-from-home'.

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n The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's personal, social and emotional development. She demonstrates her caring attitude and shows children respect. Children are reminded about the rules in a gentle manner and learn what is expected of them. The childminder uses praise and encouragement and reinforces good manners. Children behave very well. n The childminder works closely with the teachers at the local school to share information about children's care and well-being. Any messages from the school are passed on to parents to help ensure an effective flow of information. n The childminder evaluates her setting well and keeps up to date with required training to maintain her early years knowledge. Parents spoken to during the inspection and through written feedback all praised the standards of care given by the childminder. They know that their children are happy. Parents describe the childminder in very positive ways, for example, saying she is 'warm and very

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friendly, reliable and professional'. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles successfully. She provides healthy snacks and hearty home-cooked hot meals and, encourages children to follow good hygiene procedures such as washing their hands and cleaning the table for dinner. They also learn to wash their hands after petting the family dog and handling the tortoise. They learn about looking after living things. For example, they feed the goldfish and the dog and talk about when the tortoise will wake up

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22 January 2020 from hibernation. n Children learn about different cultures and customs. They discuss that spaghetti Bolognese comes from Italy and some people in France eat snails. n Children gain an awareness of diversity, for example through visits in the local area to the park and the local forest. They play with toys and look at books that reflect positive images and cultural differences. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active as they play in the childminder's garden and walk to and from school. n Children are motivated and keen learners who build up skills and concentrate well for their age. The childminder provides opportunities to support children's developing interest in being creative and communicating their own thoughts. Children love drawing pictures and making models from leftover 'junk.' n Children are very keen to help one and other. For example, older children explain to younger children how to operate the sticky tape dispenser.

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n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She takes time to settle new children into the setting and finds out a range of information from parents before children start. For example, the childminder asks parents about children's routines, likes and dislikes and what they can do. She uses this information to support children's learning from the beginning and is aware of how to support any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities in partnership with schools, parents and other professionals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows how to make a referral to the local safeguarding partnership should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder conducts risk assessments of her home, garden and outings. This helps her to promote children's safety and ensure that hazards are minimised. The childminder ensures her knowledge is up to date by attending regular safeguarding training and maintains her first-aid qualification.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259066 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10132610 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Amersham. The childminder operates before and after school during term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities and learning experiences available to children inside and outside. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures, and training certificates. n The inspector talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Written views of parents were taken into consideration. n The inspector completed a learning walk 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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