Caroline Ann Homer

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed, and they have a close relationship with the childminder. They demonstrate a desire to learn during planned activities and when playing independently. For example, children enjoy looking at books, listen to stories read by the childminder, and join in with familiar action songs and rhymes. The childminder enhances children's learning and, overall, they receive good quality teaching. For example, during an art and craft activity, children have access to various materials to promote their imagination, such as using spaghetti for hedgehog spines.

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The provision is good

Children clearly feel safe and secure. They develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they practise road and fire safety. Children enjoy outings in the local environment, to help develop an understanding of the world around them. For instance, they observe nature in the woods and learn to care for living things as they plant flowers and feed the childminder's pony.

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The provision is good

Children learn how to manage their behaviour with the childminder's positive support and guidance. They behave well, and accept and respect others. During good handwashing routines, older children help younger children. Children respond with smiles to ample praise and encouragement as the childminder acknowledges their achievements. This helps children to develop confidence, self-esteem and persistence during activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers high-quality education. She has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn and plans meaningful activities to help them to achieve this. Therefore, all children, including those who receive funded education, develop skills they need for their future learning. n The childminder speaks clearly to the children and she uses a wide range of words to help increase their vocabulary. Occasionally, the childminder does not plan sufficient time for children to think through their responses to questions during conversations. n Overall, children develop good physical skills. For instance, they ride and steer tricycles, and throw and catch balls. However, younger children do not have consistent opportunities to further strengthen their balancing skills, when learning to walk. Children develop the muscles in their hands as they post shapes and use scissors and tweezers. n The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of their uniqueness.

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need to do better?

For example, as they talk about their physical appearance, families and facial features. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of following good oral

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need to do better?

5 October 2021 hygiene routines. For example, when listening to a story, the children use a toothbrush to clean a puppet crocodile's teeth. n Children have a keen interest in mathematics. They confidently count, name colours and shapes. Children spontaneously use mathematical language relating to size and measurement, such as long, big and small. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are very complimentary about the childminding service. They state that their children are making good progress in their social skills and are more confident. Their children thoroughly enjoy the activities planned for them, such as outings to pre-school groups and parks. The childminder shares ideas with parents, to further support their child's learning at home. n The childminder is very keen and enthusiastic. She builds on her knowledge and skills and is committed to developing her childminding service. n The childminder closely monitors children's progress to ensure she offers them

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She completes training courses to help keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and understands wider issues surrounding child protection, such as drug trafficking. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities should an allegation be made against her or a household member. Children play in safe and secure environments that the childminder has thoroughly risk assessed. The childminder's home is safe and secure for children to explore independently.

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should:

n increase the effectiveness of plans for supporting children's communication and language development, providing more time for children to think through responses when engaging them in conversations n extend the opportunities for young children to build on their physical skills, in particular when developing their large muscles for walking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433739 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10136688 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 23 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. The childminder provides care all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. She receives funding for the provision of early education for children aged three years.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to and interacted with the children. The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback. n The childminder showed the inspector evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

5 October 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

5 October 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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