Childminder EY550877

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children develop exceptional levels of independence. The childminder offers children lots of praise and encouragement as they complete all aspects of their daily routine. Very young children hang up their coats, put shoes on and prepare their own lunch. Children are extremely happy and feel safe at the setting. Children are able to make independent decisions about their play by selecting from a range of high quality and carefully planned resources. They demonstrate excellent manners and high levels of consideration towards each other as they play. The childminder uses opportunities such as reading stories and discussion to help children understand emotions. For example, very young children identify when characters are sad. They show concern for a crocodile who has lost his teeth during a story.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate superb knowledge about healthy lifestyles. They confidently identify which play foods are healthy and which they have as a treat. Children love to grow fruit and vegetables with the childminder and share these proudly with their parents. They spend lots of time outdoors getting fresh air and exercise. Older children learn to balance on their scooters while younger children develop coordination sitting on the toy roller coaster in the garden.

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need to do better?

n Children have outstanding opportunities to learn about people who are similar and different to themselves. For example, children visit places of worship such as mosques to learn about different religions and cultures. Children explore a wide range of festivals, such as Chinese New Year and American Independence Day. They learn about different flags and the foods people eat during these celebrations. n Children demonstrate exceptionally considerate behaviour during their imaginary play. Older children involve the youngest children while making a huge birthday cake with bricks. They take turns giving each other a slice, making sure everyone in the room has enjoyed a piece. The childminder is highly effective, using opportunities like this to promote sharing and good manners. n The childminder plans activities that help children use the small muscles in their hands and develop coordination, in readiness for future writing. For example,

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need to do better?

children thread cereals onto string to make bird feeders. At times during these activities, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to count, or to discuss size and shapes. Opportunities for children to use the language of early mathematics could be developed further. n The childminder expertly teaches children how to stay safe. They consider road safety and how it is not safe to eat berries on a nature walk. Children enjoy dressing up as fire service people and learn how to evacuate if there is an

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30 January 2020 emergency. n Children love learning songs and nursery rhymes. Children visit the library with the childminder every month. They take books home to read after these visits. These activities all effectively support children to develop their early literacy skills. Parents appreciate regular updates about their children's development. They explain that the childminder knows their children really well and follows their interests as they play. Children enjoy superb levels of emotional well-being. n Children are all confident communicating their needs, opinions and choices at the setting. However, sometimes the childminder does not use opportunities to ask open-ended questions that encourage children to explore their own ideas and discuss their play. Some children would benefit from more modelling of key words to take their vocabulary and pronunciation to the highest levels. n The childminder and his co-minder observe each other during activities. They

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discuss and evaluate each other's teaching skills to develop their teaching practice further. They undertake monthly curriculum planning as a team. They share plans with parents, to promote a united approach to children's learning. Children are regularly assessed and any gaps in their learning are identified quickly and addressed. n Children are very well supported, including those with special educational needs. The childminder and his co-minder work closely with their local authority and health professionals to offer enriching experiences and professional support to families. All children, including those in receipt of funding, thrive at the setting and make excellent progress with their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder clearly explains many ways children could be at risk of harm. He is confident explaining procedures to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the local authority. He understands the importance of monitoring children's attendance and following up any non-attendance to make sure children are safe. The childminder understands the importance of checking the suitability of all house members and he undertakes regular risk assessments of the environment. He refreshes his knowledge regularly, including how to prevent families being drawn into extreme views.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities to develop children's mathematical language during play and learning, to enhance their understanding of counting, shapes and size n make even more use of opportunities to ask children challenging questions and model language, to extend on their vocabulary and speaking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550877 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10130901 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in High Wycombe. He operates all year round, Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, Fridays from 7.15am to 5.30pm. The setting is in receipt of funding for the provision of early years education for children aged three and four. The childminder works alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n Written feedback and conversations with parents on the day were taken into account. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and invited him to evaluate an activity. n Relevant documentation, including training certificates, suitability checks and accident recording, was sampled during inspection. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2020 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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Inspection activities

30 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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