Compton, Louise Marie

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 knows the children's individual needs well. She gathers information from parents when children first start to provide consistency in routines. Consequently, children settle well and show that they feel safe and secure. They are confident communicators and excitedly tell visitors what they are doing. They proudly show the artwork they have created, describing how they have made it.

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The provision is good

Children are learning to share and take turns. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and is a good role model. Children understand and follow the daily routine and listen to the instructions given to them by the childminder. As a result, all children, even the youngest, behave well. They are kind to each other and show affection towards their friends if they are upset.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to learn about nature and the world around them. Children enjoy growing fruit and vegetables in the garden and then preparing and eating these at snack time. They have shown an interest in animals and the childminder plans activities to support their learning, such as visits to a local farm. The childminder plans activities to continue this learning at her home. Children excitedly explore toy animals and different materials such as mud, grass and straw.

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need to do better?

n The childminder successfully assesses what children already know and what they need to learn next. She plans a balance of adult and child-led activities. However, she does not always have a clear idea about what she wants children to learn from these activities or how they build on their skills. At times, this means activities are not precisely matched to children's interests and abilities. Consequently, on occasion, children lose focus quickly and wander from one activity to another so do not always fully benefit from the experiences provided. n The childminder networks with other childminders to give the children opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. This is also an opportunity for her to share knowledge and ideas with the other childminders to support her professional development. n Children's communication and language are supported well. The childminder asks the children appropriate questions for their age and stage of development.

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need to do better?

She repeats words back to children and introduces them to new words which they then use in their play. Children learn about different ways to communicate and confidently show the letters they have been learning to sign. n Independence is a strong focus of the childminder and children make good progress in this area. During mealtimes, children feed themselves well and pour their own drinks. Children know that once they have finished eating, they need

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23 September 2024 to clear away their plates and cups. Children are supported to help cut the apples for their snacks and to manage their personal hygiene needs. n Mathematics is expertly woven into activities by the childminder. Children are encouraged to count at all opportunities. The childminder consistently uses language such as 'more' or 'less', which children then repeat. She sequences children's learning in this area so that they are challenged to keep making progress. n Children learn to keep themselves healthy. For example, the childminder prepares healthy meals and snacks for them. Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They regularly go on trips to parks and soft play areas where they use a range of different equipment that supports them to build new skills and enhance existing ones. n The childminder regularly updates parents about the children's daily routines and personal care needs. She lets them know how their child is progressing and

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what their next stage in learning is. The childminder shares with parents what they can do to support their child at home. This provides consistency for 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 the planning and implementation of activities to build more precisely on children's existing knowledge and skills and help them fully engage and benefit from the intended learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425288 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10351368 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 4 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an early years qualifications at level 3. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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 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

23 September 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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