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 enjoy playing with the childminder in her homely, safe and welcoming environment. They explore her garden and woodland beyond for natural treasures. Children are interested in displays the childminder creates, which she uses to support their learning. For example, they learn how to say 'squirrel' and point excitedly to pictures of conkers. New children settle in quickly and form good friendships. Opportunities for group learning, such as community playgroups, were stopped due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The childminder makes sure that children still have opportunities to socialise and make new friends. All children, including those whose speech development is less than expected for their age, are offered a rich curriculum for communication and language. Daily story sessions, nursery rhymes and repetition of new words all help them to make good progress with their speaking and understanding.

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The provision is good

All children behave well and understand the routines of the day. The childminder offers timely reminders to share and take turns when necessary. Children listen to the childminder and respond to her requests, such as tidy-up time before lunch. They feel confident to seek affection and reassurance when they are tired or hungry. The childminder recognises this and is very responsive to their needs.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy lots of activities which support their physical development and healthy lifestyles. For example, very young children learn to balance and take small risks by climbing onto a toy train which zooms down a small track. This activity is thoroughly enjoyed by children. They learn to say 'ready, steady, go' and then shriek with delight as they take turns on the track. n The childminder supports children with effective personal hygiene routines and helps them to dress appropriately for outdoor play. She sits children at a table for mealtimes and serves healthy food and snacks. However, children would benefit from more encouragement from the childminder to carry out daily tasks for themselves. This would help them to develop even higher levels of independence. n The childminder shares information with other providers to support children with their move from different settings. She completes comprehensive settling-in

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visits and finds out from parents how to support children's emotional well-being before they arrive. Parents report that they are very happy with the setting. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's progress and she is flexible to their changing needs. n The childminder plans a range of activities to support children with their creativity and to explore different types of media and materials. However, children are sometimes distracted as there are many other resources and

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28 September 2021 conversations happening in the environment. This does not support them to fully engage with their play and develop their concentration to the highest levels at times. n Children learn about similarities and differences through a selection of experiences. The childminder designs craft sessions to explore festivals, such as Chinese New Year. Children explore books which show differences in appearance, varied relationships and disabilities. The childminder also shares her own culture with children and parents at the setting. Children enjoy tasting food from a variety of cultures. They especially enjoy making their own pizzas. n The childminder plans a varied curriculum. However, she has not fully considered the recent changes in the early years foundation stage. Further professional development to address this would support future planning, such as the requirement to teach children about oral care. The childminder reflects on

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her practice. She is keen to continually improve and researches enjoyable activities which encourage children to learn. n The childminder knows each child very well. She observes their play and makes accurate assessments about what they know and can do. The childminder confidently discusses how she supports each child to move forward with their learning. For example, she has a current focus on shapes and colours, which she introduces throughout activities indoors and outdoors. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has recently refreshed her safeguarding training online. She confidently describes a wide range of indicators which may cause concern for a child's welfare. The childminder knows the correct reporting procedures to follow if a child is at risk of harm. She keeps attendance records and swiftly follows up if any child fails to arrive on any day. The childminder recently moved house and has completed detailed risk assessments to ensure that she has considered any risks in her new home. Children are supervised extremely well and they feel safe.

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should:

n develop opportunities for children to do a variety of self-care and daily tasks for themselves, to further enhance their independence skills n review the organisation of activities and resources to further support children's focus on planned activities, so that they fully benefit from the intended learning n source professional development opportunities to embed a deep understanding of the new curriculum and help raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560519 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10191076 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed the needs of individual children with the inspector and talked about the progress they are making. n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n Parents shared their views about the setting. n The childminder evaluated a planned activity with the inspector. n The inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and observed activities, indoors and outdoors, including mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

28 September 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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