Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's knowledge and understanding of how to support children's learning and development are suitable. She understands the purpose of observation and assessment and knows how to support children to make progress. n The childminder understands the need to provide a well-resourced environment and to plan activities that promote children's learning, whatever their abilities, ages and backgrounds. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her provision and understands the importance of keeping up to date with changes to improve her practice. n The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and has the knowledge to respond to any accidents and emergencies that may arise. n The childminder provides a welcoming environment that is well resourced indoors and outdoors to promote children's learning. n The childminder is aware of the procedure for referring information on to relevant professionals if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She has

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This provision meets requirements

suitable procedures in place for safeguarding 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451681 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10075252 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She provides her service from 8am until 6pm from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices. n The inspector saw the areas of the childminder's home intended for childminding purposes. She checked the suitability of toys and resources available and discussed with the childminder how she monitors children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and training certificates. n The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector verified evidence of suitability for the childminder to work with children.

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Inspection activities

6 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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6 September 2019 regulates and inspects to 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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