Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this exceptionally welcoming and well-organised environment. They are highly valued and their welfare is at the centre of everything the childminder does. The childminder is passionate and extremely dedicated to offering an exemplary provision. She demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for her work and thoroughly enjoys her time with the children. Children are treated with kindness and respect. The childminder's remarkably nurturing and relaxed manner helps them to develop a real sense of belonging. Behaviour is highly impressive and children play harmoniously together. For example, when the childminder asks if they want to play 'What is in the hat?' their faces light up with pure joy and excitement.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. Her highly impressive interactions with children help them to make outstanding progress. For example, when children eat strawberries, she explains to them that strawberry seeds grow outside of the fruit unlike other fruit. She takes every opportunity to further extend children's knowledge and vocabulary.

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The provision is outstanding

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some children have had limited opportunities to socialise. The nurturing childminder has focussed on social skills in her curriculum to ensure that children have many different social interactions. She regularly takes children to music groups, playgrounds and museums, and meets up with other families whose children are of similar ages. This has had a very positive impact on children's social skills in preparation for pre-school.

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n The childminder has a highly impressive understanding of how to plan and implement the curriculum for children. She observes children's progress closely with termly assessments. She plans superb opportunities for them to develop the next steps in their learning. For instance, younger children are learning to bounce independently on the trampoline to strengthen their large and small muscles. This further helps their physical development and coordination skills. As of result, children develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder creates an exceptionally calm and relaxed environment in her home. She provides impressive opportunities for children to learn first-hand about healthy eating choices. This is demonstrated by the fruit and vegetable corner in the childminder's garden. They learn how fruit and vegetables, such as courgettes, spinach and strawberries grow. They recognise when they are ripe

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and what they taste like. Children carefully pick strawberries and are excited to taste them. This experience is highly effective in supporting children to make healthy eating choices from the outset.

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15 June 2022 n Children's understanding and awe of the natural world we live in is impressively supported by the childminder. Children learn from and within nature. This is particularly beneficial for their well-being. For example, children learn about the life cycle of butterflies by observing them through the different stages, and then release them when they are ready. n The ambitious childminder is an excellent role model. She has consistently high expectations of children's behaviour and is innovative in encouraging games that all children can play together. For example, younger and older children show their nurturing skills when playing with the baby dolls, and each child has a role in their play. This successfully promotes their social skills and respect for one another. n Relationships with parents are highly effective. The childminder's tenacious efforts to remain a source of support and education for children and parents is

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evident in the outstanding feedback from parents. She shares precise information about the progress in the children's learning and identifies the learning goals of each individual child in her care. The childminder further enhances her practice by using relevant resources. She works in partnership with parents to support this, such as improving speech, language and communication skills. Parents are grateful for the many first-hand learning experiences that the childminder offers. The childminder shares pictures and messages of their outing with parents throughout the day. n The childminder has an exceptional attitude to improving her own practice. For example, she regularly videos the activities she completes with children to enable her to review her interactions and ensure that they are of the highest quality. This helps her to implement the curriculum superbly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an exceptionally robust safeguarding and child protection knowledge. She confidently understands her responsibilities to help keep children safe. The childminder undertakes regular training to help keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. Her understanding of signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views or behaviours, is strong. The childminder ensures that she is fully aware of the work of the local safeguarding children partnerships. There are clear and concise procedures for the childminder to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against herself or any adult living or working in her home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2561339 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10232134 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. She works from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during school term times and provides some ad- hoc care during school holidays.

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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 inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed with the childminder. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector talked to the childminder and children at suitable times. n The inspector read through written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views. n The childminder and inspector talked about the educational plans on offer for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documents.

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15 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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