Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 3 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children develop a love for the outdoors. They experience weekly expeditions to learn a wide range of skills while they play in forest and parkland areas. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They report their children 'learn so much at her setting while getting the attention and care that they deserve'. Parents value the menus provided, the nutritious meals and her homely environment. n Children are confident and feel safe. They regularly approach the childminder for affection and any help they need with personal hygiene tasks. n The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and skills. She has undertaken a variety of professional development opportunities since registering. These have helped her to ensure she meets all requirements, for example planning around children's interests for their future learning. n Children learn about different cultures and religions through a wide range of activities.

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This provision is good

For example, they visit friends with presents for Eid celebrations and learn about the Holi festival at a temple. n The childminder uses her observations to help her know what children need to learn next. However, she does not consistently gather sufficient information from parents about what children can already do when they first start. This means starting points for children's learning are not always accurate. Nevertheless, children all make good progress with their learning and development. n At times, the childminder does not identify opportunities within daily routines to enhance children's independence. However, overall children develop a good range of skills to prepare them for future learning and school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen the assessments of children's starting points, to create an accurate baseline of what children know and can do when they first start n provide even more opportunities for children to complete tasks by themselves, to build on their existing independence and self-help skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together. n The inspector reviewed written communication from parents. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's training records, children's progress records and policies. n The inspector observed children's activities indoors and outdoors, including the lunchtime routine.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is proactive in seeking the views of parents, children and her local authority adviser. She evaluates her service well. She has recently undertaken a forest care course. This has supported her to work in partnership with a colleague planning exciting experiences for children to learn outdoors. For instance, children make leaf streamers and have music and movement sessions with shakers they make from stones they collect. The childminder has undertaken extensive risk assessment to consider children's safety on her trips out, school runs and in her home. Children's well-being is central to all her plans. She fosters a positive group approach to safety. For example, she recently encouraged older children to help by being 'safety marshals'. The childminder clearly explains all local reporting procedures should she have any concerns a child is at risk of harm. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children early mathematics in a variety of enjoyable ways. For example, children explore rice and count scoops, then discuss which items are small enough to fit down the tubes. Children learn how things grow and proudly show off their vegetable patch. They take responsibility for watering their plants and discuss healthy eating with the childminder. Children learn to recognise their names on their plants and boxes. The childminder uses these to encourage children to say the sounds that letters make from their names. Children really enjoy developing their imaginations through role- play activities. This is illustrated when children serve customers from their 'ice cream shop'. This activity helps develop their coordination skills while they scoop different coloured sands. Children are supported to learn how to use technology such as vacuum cleaners, computers and cash registers as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about risks in their environment, such as crossing roads and keeping safe in woodlands. They show consideration to one another and behave very well. The childminder offers lots of support to help children learn to share and take turns. Children have their own book bag and enjoy taking home books to read with their families. The childminder plans programmes such as teaching children the importance of brushing their teeth to support healthy lifestyles. She is vigilant about children's cultural and dietary needs, ensuring any allergies are well documented and children are provided with healthy home-cooked food each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Younger children name animals and learn to sing nursery rhymes. Older children learn that words rhyme and they identify numbers as they play. Children learn about protecting the environment and discuss books with the childminder. These activities support them to develop an understanding about the world around them and develop good communication skills. All children make good progress and have a lot of fun with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539848 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10080105 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 - 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stoke Poges, near Slough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding for children aged three and four years.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Registers

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