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

The childminder builds strong bonds with children and their families. She is kind and nurturing towards children, who enjoy her company and engage her in their play. The childminder knows and understands children's backgrounds and family lives. These relationships help children to be confident and secure in the care of the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress. The childminder plans a range of activities and outings to support children's interests. For example, children build and develop their social skills at playgroup, where they make new friends and learn to share toys and resources. Children learn the language of feelings and how to express their needs well. They are beginning to learn how their actions impact others.

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The provision is good

The childminder talks with the children about their day and what they like to do. She uses this information to plan more activities that reflect what children want to learn. For example, children are keen to explore colour and number. The childminder engages in play by asking questions to interest children and extend their learning of mathematics.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear vision for providing high-quality, inclusive care and education to all. She focuses on improving her knowledge and professional development, such as through online training to stay up to date with changes in early years. She uses this training to inform her practice and enhance her teaching to help children to make good progress. n The childminder gathers key information from parents when children first start attending. She uses this information to help children to settle in and feel secure in her setting. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. She models the behaviour and attitude that she wants to see in the children. She is calm and polite towards the children and is keen to listen to what they have to say. Children are polite and show good manners when they want to gain the childminder's attention. n Children focus and engage for long periods in their chosen game or activity.

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need to do better?

They seek to include the childminder in their play. She joins in readily and follows the lead of the children's imagination and what they are doing. n Overall, the childminder encourages children's communication skills well. She is a good role model, and uses clear language and introduces new vocabulary to support children to learn new words. However, occasionally, she does not give children all the time they need to express themselves. At times, if she is unsure what they are saying, she moves them on to another activity. This does not fully

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need to do better?

26 April 2024 support their confidence and emerging speaking skills. n The childminder's effective care practices promote and support children's emotional development. She builds positive relationships with the children quickly, which helps them to feel safe and secure in her care. n Children are beginning to develop their independence skills and manage their personal care needs. However, at times, the childminder provides help too quickly and does not give children enough time to complete tasks themselves. n The childminder uses assessment well to check what children know and can do, to inform teaching. She plans a range of activities to meet the specific needs of the children. She creates an environment that is engaging and interesting, where children are confident to make choices and focus on their chosen activity. n The childminder shares information with parents about their child's progress. She talks about children's interests and the next steps in learning, which helps

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need to do better?

parents to understand how they can extend learning at home. n The childminder works with other settings to support a consistent approach to providing the teaching and learning needed to prepare children for the next steps in education. She uses assessment well to plan targeted support to meet the needs of the children.

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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 skills in recognising when to give children more time to express themselves, to support their early communication skills n provide more-consistent support for children to build on their independence skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563234 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10338481 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 8 July 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care during term time from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm. She offers limited holiday care. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that 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 Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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.

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Inspection activities

26 April 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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Inspection activities

26 April 2024 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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