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 explore a good range of activities which help them develop their imaginations and learn about the world around them. For example, they thoroughly enjoy trips to a local model village. This encourages plenty of discussion, fresh air and exercise. Children eagerly choose books for the childminder to read with them. She uses these opportunities to teach them new words and discuss their experiences at Christmas. This helps children develop their early literacy skills and gives them suitable challenge to extend their learning. Children are considerate and take turns as they play with resources. For example, they make presents for family members as they play imaginatively with gift boxes and coloured pom-poms.

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The provision is good

Children feel safe with the childminder and build close bonds with her. They are happy to approach her for affection and any help they need. Children recall the fun they have with the childminder, for example when they baked banana muffins with their friends. They settle quickly in the homely environment when they first start. The childminder gets detailed information from parents to make sure children's needs are met from their first day with her. She is diligent supporting children with any special health needs, and plans many activities which follow their interests.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely in partnership with other settings children attend. For example, she works together with pre-school on goals which include helping children express a range of emotions. The childminder plans activities such as reading books, then discusses with children how the characters in the book are feeling. n The childminder has house rules which support children to understand the boundaries and expectations in her home. These include sharing, sitting down to eat and being kind to one another. Occasionally, the childminder does not give consistent messages to children which reinforce that these rules are to be observed by everyone equally. n The childminder plans activities which engage children and support their early mathematics development effectively. Children sort different coloured items into bowls with tongs. They learn to associate quantities with numbers and match small items to the correct numbers on pieces of wood. This builds on previous

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learning and helps very young children make good progress with mathematics. n The childminder plans lots of activities which support children to be active and learn about the world around them. She takes children on regular park trips, on walks in the wood and to a 'bounce and rhyme' session at her local library. n Children persevere to get their own shoes on and dress for outside play. However, the childminder does not encourage them to do as many tasks for themselves as possible throughout the rest of their routine. For example,

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9 December 2021 children do not get involved with preparation for snacks or lunchtime, and sit patiently waiting as the childminder does it for them. This does not support children to develop their independence to the highest levels. n Children are engrossed in outdoor activities which support them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and the muscles in their arms, legs and hands. For example, they learn about fish, turtles and how ice melts during a fishing activity where they use magnetic rods. Children have coloured water in pumping dispensers which they mix, watching fascinated as the colours change. n Children enjoy opportunities to learn about people who are similar and different to themselves. They have recently explored the festivals of Diwali and Chinese New Year, watching short documentaries and making crafts, such as 'Diva Lamps'. Children share their own experiences of culture, recalling stories from

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when they lived abroad, which explain the history of Chinese New Year. n The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date. She also attends training, such as food hygiene, to develop her knowledge and practice. The childminder uses online forums to network with other childminders and read about changes in legislation. n Parents are extremely happy with the service they receive from the childminder. They report that she works effectively in partnership with the schools their children attend. Parents describe her activities as 'fantastic'. They also value the 'personal touch the childminder provides with pictures and updates throughout the day'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder confidently describes indicators which would give her concern about a child's welfare. She knows the correct reporting procedures for her local authority and keeps updated with regular emails and training from them. The childminder recently refreshed her knowledge about the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation, to help ensure she can be vigilant to any signs of radicalisation or harm. She undertakes daily risk assessments to ensure the setting is safe for children to play in. The childminder keeps detailed attendance records and would follow up quickly if any child failed to attend, to make sure they are safe and well.

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should:

n strengthen guidance to all children about what is acceptable behaviour, to make sure children receive consistent messages and learn routinely which house rules are expected n enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence throughout the day with a variety of tasks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541689 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10090006 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 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire. She operates five days a week from 7.15am to 5.30pm, all year round, except family holidays and Christmas. The childminder holds an early years foundation degree.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning and discuss the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the childminder teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, as well as mealtimes and daily routines. n Parents left written testimonies to share their views of the setting.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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

9 December 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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