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 Good

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The provision is good

Children have lots of fun and enjoy their time with this kind and nurturing childminder. They form close bonds with the childminder and make friends with the other children that attend. Children make good progress in their learning and development through the wealth of interesting experiences the childminder provides. For instance, they delight in going on daily walks and trips in the local area, exploring and discovering new things. They learn about the different animals, wildlife and vehicles they see. They are curious and inquisitive. Children of all ages ask questions and are keen to talk about what they know. For instance, they are excited to demonstrate that they remember the name of the horse in the field. Two-year-old children recall that there were previously two horses and now there is only one. Children make good progress in their communication and language development. They gain a clear understanding of the mathematical concepts that

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They share and take turns, with support from the childminder. When children find this hard, they are sensitively helped by the childminder. He listens to their views and gently encourages them to manage their feelings. Children negotiate and solve problems together. They demonstrate their strong sense of belonging and feel valued and respected.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with his co-childminder to develop a curriculum that meets the needs of all children that attend. They reflect on their regular training and professional development. He uses ideas from this to extend and build on the experiences they provide for children. The childminder consistently evaluates how he can make improvements to the quality of care and education he provides. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books. He reads to children with enthusiasm. Children concentrate and become immersed in the stories he reads. They smile and laugh as they listen to a funny story about a goat eating underpants. They discuss what is happening in the story and practise using the new vocabulary they have learned, such as 'rumbling'. The childminder ensures all children have opportunities to talk and express their ideas and understanding. n The childminder challenges children to try things for themselves, make

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predictions and experiment. For example, children persevere as they use a pump to blow up balloons by themselves. They are proud when they achieve this. Children predict what will happen if they let go of the balloon or if the balloon gets too big. The childminder gives children time to test their predictions and explore their own ideas.

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7 September 2022 n The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physically active. For instance, children run around as they practise their ball skills on the football field. Children develop their coordination as they kick and pass the balls to each other. They run around the space, getting their heart rates up and exploring different ways to move their bodies. Children gain the core strength and agility to make good progress in their physical development. n Children learn to make healthy choices and understand the importance of good hygiene. For instance, the childminder reads and talks to children about the importance of brushing their teeth each day. He supports children to wash their hands for themselves at appropriate times. Children discuss their understanding of bacteria and viruses. They gain a clear understanding of how to keep healthy and why we do things. n The childminder knows the children he cares for very well. He observes and

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need to do better?

assesses children's development and has a clear understanding of what he wants them to learn next. However, this is not fully reflected when completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The information the childminder includes is not as detailed and sharply focused on the children's individual development and next steps as it could be to create a highly effective and detailed account of children's progress. n The childminder kept in close contact with families during the COVID-19 pandemic. He provided parents with ideas and resources for children to continue their learning at home. He ensured children's transition to return to the setting after periods of closure was handled sensitively to support children's emotional well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is diligent about ensuring children are kept safe from harm. He undertakes regular training to ensure all aspects of his safeguarding knowledge are up to date. He understands the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm or suffering from abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns he may have about a child. He places high priority on ensuring children learn how to keep themselves safe and manage their own risk. He teaches them about road safety and the importance of holding hands with an adult and checking for cars when crossing the road.

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should:

n strengthen the progress check for children aged between two and three years to include more detailed, individual information about children's progress and next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449756 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10228695 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 8 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and works with his wife, who is his co- childminder. They live near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. He provides care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder is registered to provide free early years education funding to children aged two, three and four years. He holds a relevant early years level 3 qualification.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting and the inspector took this into account in her evaluation of the setting.

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Inspection activities

7 September 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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Inspection activities

7 September 2022 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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