Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a confident understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is aware of the importance of using her risk assessments, policies and procedures to support children's health, safety and well-being.  The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to assess children's learning and use this information to help her plan to support children to make progress.  The childminder understands the importance of working together with parents and other settings or schools children may attend to support their all-round development and care needs.  The childminder has suitable resources for children of all age ranges and knows how to positively manage their behaviour.  The childminder recognises the need to evaluate her provision to help improve her service and outcomes for children. For example, she knows how to continue with her

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The provision meets requirements

own professional development to help improve her knowledge and understanding.

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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 intends to deliver the educational programmes and evaluate her practice.  The inspector checked the suitability of the rooms that will be used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living in the household.  The inspector looked at a selection of the records and policies and procedures that the childminder intends to use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495358 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1035185 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 4 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 2015. The childminder operates during term time from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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