Childminder EY475538

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is not aware of the requirement to record children's times of arrival and departure, and does not keep a daily record of older children's attendance, as required. This is also a requirement of the Childcare Register.  The childminder understands how children learn and how to provide learning opportunities to meet their differing needs and abilities. She knows how to monitor children's development and assess their learning.  The childminder knows how to establish partnerships with others and share information to support children's needs. This includes communicating with parents as well as other professionals as needed, to provide children with consistent experiences.  The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding and keeping children safe. She knows how to identify and minimise hazards in her home, and keeps up to date with local child protection procedures, to ensure she can take the necessary action

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The provision does not meet requirements

should she have a concern.  The childminder knows how to support children's emotional needs and help them to become confident learners that make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision does not meet 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 early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep an accurate daily record of the hours that children attend. 15/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector and childminder discussed her practice and understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector and childminder discussed her practice and knowledge in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector viewed the spaces that the childminder uses for childcare purposes.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including policies and children's records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475538 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 968025 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Dagnall, Berkhamstead. The childminder offers after school care every weekday, during term time only. There were no early years 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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