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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in accordance with what they already know and can do. The childminder builds strong bonds with the children in her care and they develop a strong sense of emotional well-being. Children have great fun with the childminder, who makes learning exciting. Children squeal with delight as they chase and catch bubbles. In all areas, the childminder takes time to plan children's learning step by step. She invests time when the children start at the setting to get to know them and find out what they find hard and need help with.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All children make good progress in their learning and receive the support they need to be ready for school.

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The provision is good

Overall, children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder adopts effective teaching strategies to support young children in developing their vocabulary and the pronunciation of words. She encourages children to develop their language skills through singing and taking an interest in books. Children excitedly choose their favourite stories, joining in with familiar phrases. They take great delight as they identify the names of the animals and the sounds they make. Children's language skills are developing well. However, occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think and respond to the questions she asks them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is mindful that some children's lives have been through significant changes and challenges due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She is aware of the impact of this on some aspects of their development. For example, she places a strong focus on helping children to regain confidence and improve their speech and language skills. This helps them to acquire skills to prepare them for the next stage of their education. n The childminder monitors children's learning effectively. She regularly tracks children's achievements. She uses her findings to plan experiences, taking into account children's interests, so that children can build their knowledge and skills well. For example, she provides learning experiences according to children's current interests. n Children learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy being active and being outdoors, kicking balls and steering cars. Children receive gentle

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reminders about keeping safe during play. n The childminder works well with other professionals to support children with SEND, such as speech and language therapists. She has identified additional training to help her support children with speech and language difficulties.

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need to do better?

10 June 2021 n Children benefit from the well resourced playroom in which the childminder provides stimulating activities, using a wide variety of materials to support children's learning. Children enjoy being creative, the childminder provides resources to support children's imagination. Children enjoy art and craft activities and mark making with felt pens, chalks and pencils. However, some essential resources are stored out of the children's reach which, at times, restricts children's independence. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine enjoyment of her work. She recognises the important part she plays in preparing children for school and future learning. She regularly reviews her practice and is committed to developing this further. n The childminder is vigilant and supervises children well. She carries out daily risk assessments to ensure the safety of the premises. The childminder has concise

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safeguarding and safety policies and procedures. n Children use mathematical language spontaneously. For example, they confidently count out loud the number of animals on a page and use stones as pretend money. The childminder prepares exciting and original sensory activities, which the children enjoy. Children delight as they pour coloured rice into pots and learn about positional language, such as 'under, on top of, full, empty' and 'too much'. n The childminder provides a wide range of literature and resources to support children to learn about those in the community who may be different to them. They visit local shops, parks and play groups where they learn about festivals and cultural differences. They learn about being respectful of others and taking care of living things, such as the fruit bushes and the childminder's dog.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an in-depth understanding of child protection procedures, including the wider issues of safeguarding, such as keeping children safe from radicalisation or extremism. She can identify when a child may be at risk and has a detailed safeguarding policy with relevant contact numbers she can access where necessary. Children are encouraged to keep safe within the environment, for instance by tidying toys away and sitting down when eating. The childminder knows how to deal with allegations and promotes children's understanding of keeping safe online.

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should:

n implement more effective ways to enable children to think and respond with increased confidence n review the organisation of resources and support children to explore and

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should:

10 June 2021 develop their play and ideas further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562584 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10190932 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans activities and what she does to support children's learning and development. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she keeps children safe in her setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the childminder led and managed the setting.

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Inspection activities

10 June 2021 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

10 June 2021 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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