Childminder in Buckinghamshire

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Unique reference number EY291895 Inspection date 09/06/2009 Inspector Sarah Fletcher

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her three children, one aged nine years and twins aged two years in Winslow, Buckinghamshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age range. Currently, there are no children on roll.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands the importance of providing children with activities and play experiences that are appropriate to their individual stage of development. Since the last inspection, the childminder demonstrates she is able to provide for children's overall needs in regards to their welfare, learning and development and has a reasonable understanding of issues of equality and inclusion. The childminder also demonstrates an appropriate knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and the required documentation to promote outcomes effectively. The childminder demonstrates her capacity for improvement as she is willing to attend appropriate training for continued childminding registration and to develop her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and guidance.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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