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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children follow a curriculum that is individually tailored to meet their needs. Overall, they enjoy activities and are making good progress in all aspects of their learning. Young children are starting to babble and use individual words as they play. Older children understand about communication and are eager to talk with the childminder and with each other. Children discuss their ideas as they use their imagination, such as when they make dinner using play foods. Older children are starting to learn about size and length in ways that are fun and exciting for them. They measure themselves and guess who is tallest as they start to understand the concept of height. The childminder encourages children to count, using building bricks to measure their length when lying down. Younger children equally start to learn about shape and space in ways that are relevant to their young age. For example, young children are fascinated by pushing pieces of banana through the

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The provision is good

Children show concern and care for others. For example, when they notice that the younger child has left the room, they stop what they are doing to go to look for them. They happily play together and behave well. Children are polite and courteous and display excellent manners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has taken decisive action to address the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection. She now ensures that children's hours of attendance are recorded. The childminder completes the progress check for children between the age of two and three years and shares this with parents. The childminder has reviewed and improved her curriculum. She now has clear intentions for what children will learn and adapts this as children grow and develop. n Children are beginning to understand cause and effect. For example, they learn about how to use torches to light up the cosy, dark play area underneath the stairs. They demonstrate that they know how to turn the light on and off, showing they can put their prior learning into action. n Young children enjoy singing rhymes and songs. They instantly recognise music from a favourite nursery rhyme and start to follow the actions. Young children smile broadly as they start to copy words and correctly identify parts of their

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need to do better?

body. n Sometimes, children lose interest in activities, and they start to become fractious. The childminder does not always anticipate and quickly respond to this by having a flexible routine that meets their changing attention spans and interests. n The childminder provides children with warm and affectionate care. They cuddle up on her lap and include her in their play. Children are highly confident and

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need to do better?

26 April 2022 settled. Young children show good independence as they move around and explore activities. n The childminder recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on children's personal, social and emotional development. Consequently, she plans a curriculum to ensure that children have multiple opportunities to meet up with others and attend groups outside of the home. n The childminder does not consistently explain to children why they need to follow the rules that she has in place. This is particularly the case at tidy-up time. The childminder repeatedly asks children to help to put away toys before they go outside to play. However, children do not do this. Therefore, they do not learn about reasons for the rules, and take action to help to keep themselves safe. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She shares regular updates and information with them via a mobile telephone application. This gives parents a

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wealth of information to help them to support children's learning at home. Parents are highly complimentary about the care the childminder provides. n The childminder undertakes a wide range of training and works successfully with other professionals, such as the local authority and other childminders. This helps her to successfully review and improve her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding about her role in keeping children safe. She undertakes regular training and has relevant literature and information to hand to refer to. The childminder recognises signs and symptoms that might indicate that children are at risk of harm. She understands how to refer any concerns about children's welfare to the local safeguarding children partners. The childminder recognises risks for children's well-being, such as poverty, and discusses her role in supporting children and families. Therefore, she provides children with a safe and secure place to play and learn.

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should:

n develop the daily routine so that the pace of activities meets the changing needs and interests of children n encourage children to understand the expectations and rules in place, particularly around helping to tidy up toys, so they can help in keeping the environment safe for play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130049 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10198069 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 2 Date of previous inspection 27 May 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was carried out with the childminder. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector read through written feedback left by parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

26 April 2022 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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