Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2016 8 October 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how children develop. She understands how important it is to monitor children's development and involve parents in their learning, to help children make progress.  The childminder understands how to promote children's behaviour. She knows how to help children learn to respect others and cooperate with their friends.  The childminder has reflected on her practice since the last inspection and has made improvements. For example, she knows how to help children learn to respect others and cooperate with their friends. She also knows how to help them develop their independence in preparation for their future learning.  The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the local child protection procedures to follow, to help protect children's welfare and keep them safe.  The childminder does not have written statements that include sufficient detail of the safeguarding and complaints procedures, to share with parents, as required for the

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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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to protect children's welfare, and share it with parents 27/06/2016

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Due Date

 write a statement of the procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which a parent makes in writing or by email, and share it with parents. 27/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and training, and spoke to her about her self-evaluation process for improving practice.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her plans and arrangements for delivering the educational programmes for children.  The inspector viewed parts of the premises where childcare takes place and the resources available for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116507 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1048612 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in Wooburn Moor, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder is open from 7am to 7pm all year round, apart from family and bank holidays. The childminder holds a National Vocational Qualification in Childcare and Education at level 3. 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

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Telephone number

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