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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspected 3 Apr 2019 · published 24 Apr 2019 · URN EY501818

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  • Inspection date verified

    3 Apr 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Amanda Perkin

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY501818

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  • OverallMet

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+17Mostly positivemore positive than 45% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve368w+17

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4
Words of findings
367
about usual (typical 350)
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Flesch 44, typical 47
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15 words
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 49%About the inspection 50%

Full report text

Inspection date 3 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn. She describes a range of different activities she plans to organise to help children to develop essential skills and attitudes. n The childminder knows how to safeguard children and the local authority procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She understands how to risk assess her property to ensure children are safe. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date. For example, she understands the 'Prevent' duty and the General Data Protection Regulation. n The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. She has maintained her first-aid qualification and plans to provide a healthy choice of snacks and regular opportunities for children to exercise. n The childminder intends to teach children to respect one another and be tolerant of each other's beliefs. She is aware of how to implement positive behaviour strategies.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the significance of working closely with parents and other settings children attend, in order to provide continuity for children's learning and care. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice. She shows a commitment to identifying how to plan for future improvements, to support and enhance outcomes for children.

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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 viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector viewed the resources and talked to the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes when caring for young children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and self-evaluation. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability of

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This provision meets requirements

all adults living and working on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501818 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10089457 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the village of Flackwell Heath, on the outskirts of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except during family holidays and at Christmas.

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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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procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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