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 happy and settle well. They confidently move around the space and explore the activities the childminder has planned for them. The children build strong bonds with the childminder, who is warm and caring towards them. She works with the parents to fully understand the children's individual needs and plans activities around children's interests to inspire their learning. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure and listen to the clear instructions the childminder gives them, which they follow well.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes good behaviour. Children say 'please' and 'thank you' and enjoy the praise they receive for taking turns and sharing. The childminder speaks to the children with respect and listens to their opinions and views. Children are given options for what they would like to do. For example, the childminder asks the children if they would like to have lunch indoors or a picnic in the garden. The childminder has high expectations for all children, and she plans activities that keep children engaged in their learning. As a result, children stay at activities for extended periods of time, which builds on their focus and concentration.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a balanced curriculum that gives all children plenty of opportunities to play and learn. For example, children enjoy an activity with dry pasta. The childminder provides younger children with spoons to scoop the pasta and tongs for older children to use to move the pasta into bowls. However, she does not always fully consider how she can fully extended older children's learning during some activities. n The childminder keeps up to date with good practice through regular training. She seeks new ideas through research, training and attending groups to share ideas with other early years practitioners. n Children learn about the world around them. They explore animals by attending a local farm, and they learn about how different animals live and the differences between them. The childminder has caterpillars to help the children learn about life cycles. Children enjoy watching as the caterpillars grow and change.

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n Children learn to manage their needs independently. For example, children are encouraged to wash their hands before mealtimes and get ready to go outside by putting their coats and shoes on. The childminder encourages them to try on their own first before offering help. This gives children a sense of achievement and accomplishment. n The childminder plans activities that help children to develop skills they will need for later writing. For example, children use scissors and enjoy using large chalk to draw on the stone slabs in the garden. Children use pencils to make marks, which supports the muscles needed for later writing skills.

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need to do better?

2 May 2023 n Children show a love of books and eagerly sit down to listen to a story. The childminder keeps them engaged by involving them in the storytelling and changing her voice and tone as she reads. Children listen well and focus on the book, building skills for moving on to school. n Children's speech and language are supported well. The childminder talks to the children and asks them questions, giving them ample time to respond. The childminder recognises if there are delays in speech and works with the parents and other agencies to support children through planned activities. n The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle by encouraging children to drink regularly and providing the opportunity to be physically active every day. This is either in the garden or park or through joining in with action songs and dancing indoors. n Parents praise the childminder for the care she gives the children. They

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need to do better?

appreciate the feedback they receive and information about their child's day. The childminder shares their child's next steps in learning, meaning they can support learning at home. She works with parents to support children through transitions in their lives. For example, children who are moving home or who are moving on to school are supported by the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated by attending regular training courses. She can talk about signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm or abuse and how to report any concerns. The childminder recognises issues that affect the local area. She has risk assessments in place to help ensure the safety of children. She helps the children to learn about their own safety by having clear guidelines. For example, children are taught how to safely cross the road and take part in monthly fire drills.

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should:

n provide greater levels of challenge for older children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498371 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10284649 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 6 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder cares for children from Tuesday to Thursday, between 7.30am and 4.30pm, for most of the year.

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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 childminder. 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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 May 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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2 May 2023 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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