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 show that they are happy and content in the childminder's care. Older children are developing their sense of humour and laugh often. Younger children smile and babble enthusiastically as they play. The childminder shows children genuine care and her affectionate interactions help to boost children's well-being and sense of security.

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The provision is good

Children are developing well and making significant progress in their learning. The childminder has a broad plan for what she wants children to learn and can explain and demonstrate how she puts this into action. She focuses on supporting children's independence, communication and physical skills. During the inspection, children spontaneously started to paint circles. When talking about this, they refined their circles, showing highly impressive control and precision. Through this, they demonstrate how they quickly learn and master skills through practising. Children are developing into confident and expressive talkers. They play and learn in an environment where the childminder engages with them in easy, meaningful conversations, encouraging their desire to talk.

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The provision is good

Children behave extremely well and get along together. The childminder is calm and talks to children to help them to understand rules and expectations. For example, she explains why children need to eat their dinner before pudding.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is effective in supporting all children. Some children are making extremely rapid progress in their learning and the childminder recognises this through her accurate assessments of their development. However, she does not swiftly reassess and adapt the curriculum to keep up with children's wealth of new knowledge and skills to always support them in applying what they know. n Children make very good progress in their communication and language development. When young children make early attempts at saying words, the childminder gently encourages this by repeating what they have said back to them. She introduces older children to new words, breaking them down into sounds, so children can pronounce them successfully. When playing with dough, children learn the word 'aubergines' and attempt to recreate their shape and colour, linking the word to the object. n Children have multiple opportunities to develop their physical skills. They use

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need to do better?

tools with good control and are confident in feeding themselves. In the garden, children have opportunities to exert themselves physically, such as jumping and chasing bubbles. This is beneficial for their good health as they learn to be active as part of their routine activities. n Children are becoming considerate and caring individuals, who show empathy

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need to do better?

7 September 2023 for others. The childminder leads by example and is a kind and caring role model. Children positively flourish in her nurturing care. n The childminder has a very good understanding about promoting children's good health and hygiene. She seeks advice and reads guidance to help her to meet children's personal needs, such as with toilet training and preventing and treating nappy rash. n The childminder supervises children closely. She teaches them to be safe on outings outside of the home. For example, the childminder helps children to learn about road safety and why they need to hold hands when they cross the road. n The childminder establishes good working relationships with families. This enables her to effectively exchange information with them to support children's care and education. Parents say how happy children are in the childminder's care and that they would recommend her highly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of requirements and a strong commitment to continually improve the quality of care she provides for children. However, she is aware that she needs to improve her organisational skills to ensure that her setting always runs smoothly. n Although the childminder does not currently work with an assistant, she has clear plans in place for arranging this should the need arise. The childminder attends regular training, has an effective programme of professional development that helps her to build on her good knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding about her responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe and promoting their welfare. The childminder has undertaken training to ensure that she has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms that might indicate children are at risk of harm. She has policies and procedures to follow to help her to risk assess and maintain an environment where children can grow and develop in safety. The childminder works effectively with her local authority. She understands the role of the local safeguarding partners, should she need to refer any concerns about children's well-being, safety and health.

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should:

n advance the curriculum more frequently to expand on children's rapidly developing knowledge and skills n carry out reflective practice to swiftly identify areas for improvement to enhance the smooth running of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443154 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10301554 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 6 Date of previous inspection 10 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her family in Aylesbury. The childminder may work with up to two assistants. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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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 This inspection was prioritised following a risk assessment process. n The inspector discussed the intent of the curriculum and observed its implementation during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. Throughout the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and children at suitable times. n The views of parents were obtained through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

7 September 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

7 September 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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