Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of assessing children's progress and planning activities that build on what children already know and can do. She has developed a system of recording children's progress and used this successfully in the past to share information with parents. n The childminder is committed to working in partnership with parents and others to support children's care, learning and progress. She updates her knowledge and understanding of childcare by attending training courses and seeking support from advisers to continually improve her skills. n The childminder understands how to promote the well-being of children and positively manage their behaviour. She demonstrates, through discussion, that she knows how to provide healthy food, fresh air and exercise. n The childminder understands the importance of implementing safeguarding procedures to help her keep children safe. She knows how to identify possible

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This provision meets requirements

signs of harm and how to refer these to the relevant agencies. In addition, the childminder has completed training that supports her understanding of wider safeguarding issues. n The childminder checks and maintains her premises to help ensure children are safe and secure.

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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 EY550468 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10118036 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 to 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector her home and discussed the toys and resources available for childminding. n The childminder shared her knowledge and understanding of helping children to make progress towards the early learning goals. n The inspector sampled a range of documents and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice, particularly in relation to safeguarding children.

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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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Inspection activities

1 November 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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