Childminder, Out-of school day care in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date 5 October 2018 Previous inspection date 19 November 2012

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. n The childminder is aware of how to reflect on the service she offers. She understands the importance of continuous professional development to enable her to continually develop her practice and teaching skills. n The childminder knows how to assess children's development and plan next steps to challenge children to make further progress. n The childminder understands the benefits to children when she works in close partnerships with parents and with other settings they attend. She talks about how she takes notes of topics children are learning about at nursery and plans activities to complement their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she gives them opportunities to engage in energetic

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This provision meets requirements

play in local parks and help her to prepare hearty breakfasts and healthy snacks. n The childminder demonstrates a passion to helping children learn new skills and develop their creativity. She talks about planning activities, using flowers and fruits for sewing and baking.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures and viewed a range of documents, such as the safeguarding policies and risk assessments. n The inspector had a tour of the premises that are used for the care of children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector checked the suitability of all relevant members of the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427352 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10068720 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2012

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the village of Stewkley, near Wing in Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates through school term times from 7.45am until 9am and from 3.30pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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