Kimpton, Kathryn Kearey

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

The childminder provides a warm welcome to the children and their families. This helps children feel safe and secure. Children are confident and settled as they engage in play with their friends.

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The provision is good

Children show how they have learned to care for and be gentle when interacting with the pet rabbits. They talk about gentle hands and being quiet when they approach, so they do not scare the rabbits. They show delight in stroking the rabbits. The childminder models how to treat each other with respect and care. She shows children how to ask for help to play with a toy or to share resources. This supports children in building the skills to resolve any minor squabbles.

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The provision is good

The childminder has strong relationships with parents and other professionals. She knows the children well. She plans activities based on what children know and can do to support their next steps in learning. The children engage in and show great joy in action songs and stories. They join in with familiar words and find resources they can use as props for the songs or stories. They use their imaginations to recreate their favourite songs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. She plans activities and experiences for the children by building on what they already know and can do. She uses assessment well to review children's progress. This helps her plan the next steps in learning for the children. n The childminder introduces new activities to the children. She refers to prior learning and current interests. This helps engage the children as they explore and play. For example, children show an interest in farm animals. The childminder made a farmyard activity. The children talk about the animals and the sounds they make. They count how many animals they have and talk about what they eat. n The childminder models language and how to say new words. This helps to develop children's communication and language skills. For example, when children show an interest in farm animals, the childminder makes them a farmyard activity. She talks to the children about the farm machinery and names

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the tractors. The children repeat the words and attempt to say them. n Children are confident to seek comfort from the childminder and tell her why they are sad. The childminder shows care and reassures children when they are feeling sad. She offers cuddles and kind words, and this helps children feel secure. She talks to the children about how they feel and offers ideas to help them feel better. n The childminder helps children develop some self-care skills. For example, she

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9 January 2024 has taught them to be able to find their belongings and put their coats and shoes on. However, her caring nature means that, at times, she does simple tasks for children that they could attempt themselves, such as washing their hands. This does not fully support children to become more independent. n Children are beginning to manage their own feelings and behaviour. The childminder models positive interactions. This helps children understand how their actions impact on others. When children have trouble sharing, the childminder offers ideas to solve the problem. This helps children manage their behaviour. For example, the childminder suggests that they take turns pouring the teapot or milk jug. The children respond to this idea and continue to play well together. n Relationships among children, parents, and the childminder are positive and respectful. The childminder shares the progress children make with their

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parents. She talks to them about how they can support further learning at home. n The childminder focuses on improving her knowledge through regular online training and seminars. She has found these useful in developing communication and language with the children. She has completed a range of courses. She shares her knowledge with others and uses it to develop her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen support for children to develop their independence skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398490 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10323951 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 10 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Wooburn Green, in Buckinghamshire, and is open four days a week, including before and after school. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

9 January 2024 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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