Childminder EY545449

Inspection date 16 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to report any safeguarding concerns she may have about children and protect their welfare. She understands the importance of minimising risks to children to help prevent accidents. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates how she can bring about continuous improvement in the quality of provision. She also seeks the views of children and parents to support this. n The childminder understands the need to provide a well-resourced environment and to plan activities that promote children's learning, according to their abilities, ages and backgrounds. n The childminder is aware of the importance of helping children to develop respect for each other and build good relationships. She knows how to support children to be independent, while gaining skills to help them prepare for school. n The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour. She knows

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This provision meets requirements

how to teach children to share, take turns and understand each other's feelings. She knows how to promote children's levels of independence, confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder knows how to monitor children's learning to identify any gaps. She understands the improtance of working with parents and other professionals to help children make good progress from their starting points, in readiness for their next stage in learning.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she implements statutory and other government requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children, as well as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector observed areas used for the care of children, along with furniture, equipment and toys that are used for childminding. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how she reflects on her practice and brings about improvements in the quality of provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545449 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10100288 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 5 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. She operates from 7.45am until 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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