Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children show high levels of motivation and interest in their learning. During the inspection, children were observed playing in the garden. They brimmed with excitement as they played with water and sand. The childminder supported children to learn about how they can make bigger splashes in the water by dropping balls of increasing weight. This ignites their curiosity and they delighted in making bigger and bigger splashes. As the water runs down their faces, children squealed with delight as they repeated the activity over and over again.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are confident individuals who are eager to initiate conversation and talk about things that interest them, such as going on a train ride. Children are making excellent progress in development, particularly in their communication and language skills. The childminder assesses their development and through her very well-structured curriculum, she helps children to make rapid progress in all areas of learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children move around the childminder's house with confidence and a sense of purpose. By choosing activities from photograph cards, children can take control of their learning. They approach each challenge with a can-do attitude, such as when rolling up a car play mat at tidy up time. They work successfully together, pondering problems and working out solutions. This demonstrates their excellent social skills and voracious appetite for learning.

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n The childminder plans a varied and highly interesting curriculum for children. She draws on her previous experience in early years and her interest in the Montessori approach to offer a unique and vibrant programme of learning. The childminder sets activities out in an enticing manner for children and they demonstrate excitement in everything they do. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language extremely well. She talks to children in a highly positive manner and asks them questions. When choosing a book, the childminder pauses, and children readily finish the book title. This shows their familiarity and interest in books and their developing good speech and language. n The childminder successfully weaves mathematical teaching into activities. She encourages children to count and they sing traditional nursery rhymes using their fingers and toes. As a result, children are confident in using mathematical

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language. They count candles in their imaginary dough cake and observe the different height of the candles, pointing out which is tallest. n Children are extremely independent for their young age. The childminder encourages them to do small tasks, such as cleaning up spilt drinks from the

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19 July 2021 floor. The childminder is respectful and tells children about any impending personal care routines, such as nappy changing time. Consequently, children know what to expect and show high levels of security. n Children know what the childminder expects from them. The childminder supports parents to manage children's behaviour, sharing training with them to provide children with good consistency. The childminder plans meaningful activities with diverse resources, which reflect multicultural Britain. This encourages children to be respectful and accepting of each other. n The childminder knows the children she cares for exceptionally well. She intuitively responds to their needs, for example when they become tired. As a result, she adapts the daily routine to ensure children have the rest they need and are always ready for learning. n Children are highly creative and use their imagination. When playing with dough,

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they put their imaginary cake into the toy oven. They open the door cautiously, before saying the cake is not ready and needs more time to cook. This shows their ability to understand multiple different concepts as they build on what they know and can do. n The childminder is ambitious in her drive to provide the very best quality of care and education for children. She evaluates her training to improve the positive impact that it has on her practice. The childminder establishes close and highly effective working relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. Together, this ensures that children have excellent support and encouragement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's excellent safeguarding knowledge stems from her commitment to updating and enhancing her knowledge. She seeks out training opportunities that are most relevant to the children and communities she cares for. As a result, she has a deep awareness of issues that can suggest children might be at risk of harm. The childminder has significant knowledge of the work of her local safeguarding children partnerships. This enables her to understand when and how, to refer any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder reviews her accident record and takes steps to continually improve the safety within her home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550248 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10126952 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 2017 and lives in Wendover. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation took place with the childminder. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector talked to the childminder and children at suitable times. n The inspector read through written feedback left by parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

19 July 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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19 July 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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