Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally calm and well-ordered environment and simple, predictable routines that create a safe and consistent experience where children swiftly grow in confidence. She skilfully adapts her communication to suit the needs of individual children, using sign language and pictures to help support children to understand what it going to happen to promote a sense of security. Children quickly gain the skills necessary to independently wash their hands, select their activities and dress themselves. They display exceptionally high levels of well- being and become deeply involved in their play. Children demonstrate immense pride as they achieve simple tasks by themselves. Even the youngest children are very independent and encouraged to do things for themselves. For example, as children say they are unable to put on their coats, the childminder asks them to recall they did it yesterday. When children retry and are successful, they are

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extremely proud of their achievements as they clap and cheer each other. Children show that they are happy, feel safe and secure, are confident and have excellent self-esteem.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder consistently models respectful and harmonious behaviour that she shares with children. She sets very clear boundaries for children's behaviour, reminding them to use good manners when asking questions. Children are exceptionally well prepared for school because the childminder works with teachers to identify what children need to learn and provides attentive individualised support for every child.

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n Parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive. They know exactly what the childminder is focusing on supporting their children to learn, and she provides parents with ideas to help their learning at home. This includes toilet training, being independent and school readiness. The childminder shares children's development with parents and 'what to expect when', to enable parents to be assured in their children's development. The childminder plans regular reviews to monitor children's progress. Parents are secure in the knowledge their children are well cared for and educated, giving them the best possible foundation for the future. n The curriculum is highly effective and expertly woven throughout the childminder's practice. She is extremely knowledgeable about the different ways in which children learn. For example, she introduces counting for younger children using tactile pebbles with numbers on. Older children are fully

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challenged as they decide how many more pebbles they need to have five, introducing early addition. n The childminder uses extremely engaging storytelling, using actions and

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6 March 2025 different voices to maintain children's interest. Children show their love of books as they eagerly join the childminder to listen and turn the pages. They listen intently and point at the pictures, eagerly asking questions and commenting. They excitedly anticipate what will happen next in familiar stories. The childminder extends children's vocabulary as she introduces new words for children to practise such as, 'broccoli' and 'wheelbarrow'. n To teach children about democracy, the childminder uses highly effective strategies for them to make choices and express their preferences. For example, children have opportunities to vote for their choice whether to play outside or continue with story time. They happily make compromises as their choice is less popular, taking their books outside. This helps children develop an understanding of fairness and value other people's opinions. n The childminder fosters high levels of independence. Children practise cutting

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cucumber and carrots at lunch time and regularly make their own sandwiches and play dough. They are encouraged to persevere with tasks and show high levels of self-esteem as they receive praise for their accomplishments. Children independently choose from the wide range of resources. They move confidently around the setting, selecting their favourite activities. They involve the childminder in their play, inviting her into their imaginative role play. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She seeks feedback from children and families to enhance her already outstanding provision. The childminder works closely with other professionals, such as health visitors and teachers. She shares her wealth of knowledge to enable others to benefit from so others may benefit from her excellent practice. The childminder seeks training to support children's current interests and needs. For example, she has recently

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completed training to support children and families who may be disadvantaged in the local community.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539596 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10372642 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 29 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Widmer End in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk of her provision and explained her curriculum. n The inspector took parents' written views into consideration. n The inspector held a leadership discussion with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documents and children's records. n The inspector observed interactions, indoors and outdoors, between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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6 March 2025 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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6 March 2025 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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