Childminder, Out-of school day care in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 20 January 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and her role in the delivery of educational programmes to help children make effective progress.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder risk assesses the environments used by the children to ensure they are safe and secure.  The childminder understands how to promote the well-being of the children. She demonstrates that she will promote healthy food, fresh air and exercise, and positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder has systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of her childminding practice. This demonstrates her capacity to make improvements. All requirements of the Childcare Register are met.  The childminder is committed to inclusion through working in effective partnership with parents and other people involved in the children's lives.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present 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 present, 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 whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at the childminder's paperwork and viewed the areas of her home available for childminding use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she self-evaluates her practice, particularly in relation to safeguarding practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259066 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 814547 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her partner and two children in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The ground floor of the childminder's home is available for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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