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 are confident, happy and settled in their environment. They form secure attachments with the childminder, who is warm, caring and responsive to their needs. Children have good relationships with each other and learn to consider others as they play. For example, the childminder helps young children to take turns and learn to hold paintbrushes, as they play with the coloured wood shavings.

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The provision is good

Young children delight in joining in with the childminder during their chosen play. For example, she roars like a dinosaur and sings lullabies to the pretend sleeping babies, during children's imaginative play. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and gain confidence. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

Children are developing mathematical knowledge as the childminder weaves mathematical skills into children's play through the introduction of size, weight and number. For example, children enjoy scooping and pouring, discovering the shapes and learning to match the two halves. She regularly counts with children, and this helps them develop an understanding of numbers and their sequencing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes good use of courses to support her professional development. For example, recent training has impacted on further nurturing of children, by supporting their good behaviour and well-being. The childminder liaises with other childminders at playgroups. This allows her to improve and share her practice with other childminders. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's learning and progress. She works closely with them to identify their children's starting points and to share regular information about their children's learning. Parents leave feedback, speaking of the 'kind and nurturing,' childminder. n Children enjoy hearing age-appropriate songs and rhymes, and are learning to join in with repetitive phrases and actions. For example, children are able to recall a range of rhymes and break out into song in their play, such as, 'Peter

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need to do better?

pointer, Peter pointer, where are you…' n The childminder provides a broad curriculum, and children access a wide range of resources. She makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning to ensure that they make good progress. However, she does not fully consider how to make the best use of the environment she has created, to ensure that her planning for children's next steps in learning is sharply focused. n Young children are starting to understand the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. They learn about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands

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need to do better?

27 March 2023 before eating. n The childminder models the use of good language to children. She interacts with them during their play to help them develop communication and language skills. Children learn to use short sentences and respond to simple questions well. n Regular local visits into the community support children's understanding of the area in which they live. For example, children undertake walks in the village and attend toddler and singing groups. This helps children to learn about the world they live in and provides opportunities for them to enjoy different learning experiences. n Children are learning to become independent and behave well. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, such as spreading butter on their crackers at snack time and putting their shoes on. This supports their developing independence, which in turn supports them in their readiness for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children. The childminder is vigilant of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She completes ongoing training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of child protection issues, such as exploitation, extremism and radicalisation. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home and garden to help provide a safe environment for children.

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should:

n refine the planning of children's learning to help incorporate their next steps for learning more consistently into their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488995 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10276144 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 3 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The childminder and the inspector observed children playing and discussed their learning and development. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in their written comments.

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Inspection activities

27 March 2023 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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