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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the safe and welcoming environment of the childminder's home. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's individual routines and follows these to help children settle in. Children show that they feel secure as they happily engage with the stimulating resources and activities available. For example, they laugh with delight when a pirate pops up as they play a game together.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be independent in preparation for school. They use cutlery and put on their own coats and shoes. The childminder praises children's achievements and encourages them to use good manners. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and gently reminds children about the importance of sharing and taking turns. The childminder helps children to develop their patience and show consideration towards each other. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports learning well as she plays and interacts with the children. They are motivated learners and enjoy exploring the resources available to them. The childminder plans and provides a varied curriculum for the children to help them build on their skills for the future. For example, as children choose songs to sing, the childminder encourages them to dance and move around to incorporate physical development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear intent for children's learning. She uses regular observations to assess children's learning and development. The childminder identifies next steps for children and supports their progress using planned and spontaneous interactions. All children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She talks to them about what they are doing and asks appropriate questions. However, the childminder does not successfully ensure that children can make themselves understood. For instance, the childminder does not routinely correct children's mispronunciation of words and on occasion talks too quickly. This means that they are not always able to hear or learn new words and their pronunciation is unclear. n The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines. For example, children learn to go to the toilet and wash their hands independently.

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need to do better?

The childminder gives children daily opportunities to be physically active. For instance, she takes them on daily walks and outings such as to parks and playing fields. This aids the development of the physical skills children need to explore their environment. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the wider world. She

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need to do better?

9 October 2024 celebrates some cultural events and traditions with the children. Children enjoy outings in their local community, enriching their learning further. For example, they attend toddler groups and visit the local library. However, the childminder has not fully considered how to use other resources to enhance children's understanding of the similarities and differences within communities outside of their own experiences. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books and stories. She has a wide variety of books and uses these effectively to support children's early literacy skills. Children freely choose books to read and show an interest in stories. For instance, they enjoy looking at the illustrations and excitedly identify the characters they see. Children join in with the childminder as she reads known phrases. She encourages children to re-read books that they love. This

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need to do better?

supports children to develop good early literacy skills. n Children enjoy a good range of toys, resources and activities that support the curriculum. Encouraged by the childminder, children make choices about what they would like to do. The childminder reflects on the activities that she offers to the children effectively. For example, she rotates activities and books for the children in order to captivate their interest and maintain their concentration. This helps to support their learning and development well n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder shares information with them through daily communication and online messaging systems. She updates parents about what children are learning and how they can continue children's learning in the home. Parents appreciate the progress their children have made in their learning, and value the childminders' support.

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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 ensure the correct language and pronunciation are modelled consistently, to fully support children's developing vocabulary n develop further opportunities and resources for children to learn about people and communities that are different to their own to strengthen their awareness of diversity and the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2687912 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10363621 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in July 2022. She lives in Buckingham. She provides care Monday to Wednesday from 8am to 5pm all year round. The childminder offers free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together around the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. 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 A range of documentation was looked at, including safeguarding policies, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector and childminder discussed an activity and talked about how it supports children's learning. 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.

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n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to, and interacted with, the children.

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Inspection activities

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

9 October 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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