Burton, Elaine

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children flourish in the childminder's care. They are extremely happy and confident. The childminder's calm and patient manner encourages children to settle quickly. Children are well behaved. The childminder praises children in a consistent and meaningful way. This helps to increase their self-esteem and emotional well- being. Children of different ages happily play and learn together. Toddlers want to do things independently, expressing their own preferences and interests. For example, they explore jars and lids in preference to a play dough activity. Older children are keen to support younger children, helping them to feel settled and content.

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The provision is good

Children are excited to play and learn in this warm and positive environment. Children are able to access a variety of colourful and attractive toys and books in the childminder's home. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to use their imaginations and develop their own ideas. For example, as they make trails with a variety of shapes across the playroom. The childminder plays alongside children and interacts positively with them. Toddlers clearly demonstrate strong bonds with the childminder as they sit next to her and play. Children show high levels of concentration, for instance when they thread beads to make 'worms'. Children are developing the skills they need in readiness for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder thoughtfully plans a range of innovative and stimulating activities and experiences. She builds skilfully on what children already know and can do. The childminder observes and assesses children and uses what she knows and what parents tell her to plan effectively for the next steps in children's learning. n The childminder uses every opportunity to model and reinforce language. This supports children's early language and communication skills effectively. For example, the childminder provides narratives during children's play and engages them in meaningful conversations. She encourages children to recall parts of favourite books, such as 'Superworm' and they talk enthusiastically about the characters as they play. n Parents are extremely positive about the childminder. They confirm the breadth of opportunities that benefit their children's care and learning. They say that the setting is like 'a home-from-home'. Parents appreciate the childminder's

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flexibility and that she takes their children on exciting outings. The childminder keeps parents well informed and involved in their children's care, learning and development. n Young children follow good hygiene routines. For example, they use individual

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28 April 2022 flannels when washing their hands before meals. The childminder gives clear messages about healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious snacks and children benefit from exercise, on various outings and in the large, well-equipped outdoor space. All children are encouraged to be as independent as possible. For example, toddlers learn put on their own shoes and coats. n The childminder provides a range of activities for children to develop their literacy skills. She has a wide variety of books and uses these effectively to support children's early literacy skills. Children freely choose books to read and show an interest in stories. Regular visits to the library build on children's love of books and future reading skills. However, the childminder does not plan enough experiences for older children, to help them gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, such as measurement. n Children benefit from a range of learning opportunities in the local area and

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wider community. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other children and adults, which helps to support their social development well. Children are developing a strong sense of themselves and they learn about the differences between the people in their communities. n The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills. She meets with early years professionals, including other childminders, for discussions and updates. She talks with interest about the 'Prevent' duty course she has recently completed. The childminder now has a secure understanding of the signs that might indicate that a child is at risk of radicalisation or extremism. n The childminder reflects thoughtfully on the service she provides to help her develop and raise the quality of the service. She values feedback from parents and children and uses this information to effectively evaluate her own practice and identify areas for improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of her role in keeping children safe. She regularly updates training that provides her with a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder maintains a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she need to respond to concerns about the welfare of a child. She has a broad understanding of wider safeguarding concerns, including the potential risk to children with regard to radicalisation and extremism. The childminder carries out regular checks to the premises and equipment, making sure children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

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n provide more opportunities to challenge and extend older children's mathematics

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28 April 2022 development even more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116374 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10228181 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 6 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Lane End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers childcare each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She is accredited to provide funded early years education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together around the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n A range of documentation was looked at, including safeguarding policies, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n A joint evaluation of an activity was discussed by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to and interacted with the children.

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The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback.

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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

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