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 confident in this home from home setting. The childminder knows and meets the children's needs well. Children confidently discuss and choose what they would like to do. This helps children to spend extended periods of time at activities. For example, children use their imaginations and concentrate as they wrap dolls in blankets for sleep time. They enjoy pushing dolls in prams around the garden.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. They understand what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder is a good role model and provides consistent praise to the children. She gives gentle reminders to children about their manners. Children show that they understand the rules of the setting. After playing with toys, they happily tidy away before taking new ones out.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be independent in preparation for school. For example, children are encouraged to put away their coats and shoes as they arrive. They are supported to manage their personal care routines, such as washing hands before eating and understand why this is important.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans an effective curriculum, that takes into account children's interests. She knows children well and plans activities to help them progress with their development. She attends regular training to update her skills and knowledge and further extend her professional development. However, although the childminder recognises that children have access to technology in their home lives, she has not yet thought about how she can support children to stay safe online. n The childminder uses her observations and knowledge of individual children to plan experiences that support them to develop and build on existing skills. For example, children show a keen interest in creative activities. The childminder provides children with a wide range of resources to use. She supports them to use scissors safely and effectively. Children proudly show how they can cut paper and chatter happily as they create their pictures. This supports children to

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build fine motor skills in preparation for early writing. n Children's communication and language is supported well. The childminder talks to the children, asking them questions and giving them time to think and respond. Children learn new vocabulary. For example, whilst looking at a book, the childminder points out and talks about different parts of the animal such as the pig's snout. The children repeat these words as they look at the pictures. n The childminder supports children's personal, social, and emotional development well. She adapts her approach to meet the age and needs of the children. If

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13 June 2024 children are struggling with managing situations, she takes time to sit and talk to the children and offer them reassurance. This supports children to understand and manage their emotions appropriately. n Children's physical development is supported through a wide range of activities to help them gain new skills. The childminder plans exciting trips and activities for the children on a regular basis. For example, trips to a forest school provide opportunities for children to climb and explore. Children talk about going on bug hunts and digging in the mud. This helps children gain new skills and learn about the world around them. n The childminder provides regular feedback to parents. She keeps them updated on their child's progress and the benefits of activities that they can do at home. Parents comment that they like the wide range of activities that the childminder plans and provides for the children. They report that they feel happy and

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content with the care and support provided for their children. n The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She talks to the children about having a varied diet and discusses the benefits of eating healthily. The childminder prepares healthy lunches and home-cooked meals for the children. She takes the children on regular trips to enhance their learning and experiences. For example, children enjoy regular trips to a local farm. They learn about the different animals and explore a range of equipment to develop their physical skills.

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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 help children gain an early understanding of online safety and to know when they might be at risk as their use of technology increases in the future

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107852 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10339301 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 7 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. She cares for children from 8.00am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, during term time and school holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year- olds.

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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 EYFS curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. 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

13 June 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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