Childminder, Out-of school day care in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They have a range of opportunities in their play to apply skills they are learning in school. For example, they learn more about butterflies. They practise using new vocabulary within their activities, such as 'chrysalis' and 'antennae', as they enthusiastically describe them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are familiar with the childminder's routines and they are keen to explore her home-from-home environment upon arrival. They show that they feel safe, eagerly going to find the activities for the day. Children enjoy quiet time with the childminder. They snuggle with her and look at books of interest. This demonstrates that they have secure attachments with her.

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This provision meets requirements

Children persevere and develop a sense of achievement. For example, they use their fine motor control to select shiny sequins and stars, which they use to create a butterfly. They admire their creation and enjoy the praise they receive for their efforts. Children count the individual scores in their outdoor games and they take their time to add them together to find the total. This gives them opportunities to apply their developing mathematical skills.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave very well. They develop respect for others as they play cooperatively and share resources.

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need to do better?

n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder's service. They report that their children enjoy attending and benefit from the relaxed atmosphere. They say that the childminder provides them with support to help them ensure a consistent approach for their children. n The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She establishes close communications with parents. This enables sharing of information and helps her to support children's well-being and emotional health. For example, the childminder proactively helps children to adjust at times of change, such as when they begin attending her setting and start school at the same time. n Children receive plenty of positive praise and encouragement during their activities. This supports their good behaviour. The childminder values children's ideas and this encourages them to share their thoughts during their play. n Children are familiar with routines and follow them well. For example, they wash

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their hands upon arrival. They listen and respond to the childminder very well when finding resources for their activities. n The childminder has a positive attitude to improving the experience for children in her care. For instance, as part of her practice, she monitors children's

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20 June 2022 engagement in the activities that she provides. She changes these to meet their evolving interests. She has future plans to create a vegetable patch to help children learn about food and where it comes from. This will enhance children's understanding about the wider world. n The childminder extends her own knowledge, such as by reading books and publications. She demonstrates a particular interest in supporting children's emotions and providing opportunities for rest and relaxation. This helps her to support their mental health. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the professionals she can utilise or refer parents to, should she have any concerns. This includes the health visitor and doctor. n The childminder organises a wide range of activities, which meets children's interests. For example, she organises her garden to include a space for football, which children who are physically active enjoy.

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n The childminder supports children's speaking skills well. For example, after returning from school, she talks to them about their day, their preferences and their planned activities this week. Children engage in lengthy conversations and are keen to share their thoughts and ideas. n The childminder considers the knowledge that children need to develop their skills. For example, when children show an interest in using the children's archery set, she demonstrates and explains to them how to hold the bow and arrow in order to use it safely and successfully. This helps children to learn something new and have a positive sense of achievement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her home is safe and ready for children each day. She implements robust procedures to keep children safe, such as supervising them when playing in the garden and helping them to learn fire evacuation procedures. The childminder has a secure knowledge of local safeguarding partnership procedures to help her to keep children safe. For example, she knows who to refer concerns to regarding children's welfare. She knows who to contact to seek advice and support should an allegation be made. The childminder is able to describe signs and symptoms of abuse, including relating to domestic abuse, online safety and radical or extreme views and behaviours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473904 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10219804 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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Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder cares for children term time only from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.05pm to 6.30pm each day.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's activities. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in writing, on the day of the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

20 June 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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