Childminder EY552236

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills up to date. For instance, she has attended training about observation, assessment and planning. This has developed her understanding of how to plan for children at different ages and stages of development. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She knows how to adapt her approach to meet the needs of individual children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder knows how to support children's physical and emotional well- being. For instance, she understands that children benefit from feeling welcome in her home and from opportunities to play in the fresh air. She has a strong understanding of how she can help children to learn to manage their personal needs, in preparation for their eventual move to school. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting positive behaviour in

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her home. She demonstrates a secure understanding of how she would work in partnership with parents to help children to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. n The childminder has a strong understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is familiar with local reporting procedures should she need to raise a concern about a child's welfare, or should an allegation be made against herself or a member of her family.

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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 EY552236 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10126986 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 0 Total number of places 6 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 Stoke Mandeville. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector parts of her home that she plans to use when caring for children. She talked to the inspector about changes she would make to meet children's needs. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of self- evaluation. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and evidence of training. The inspector checked documentation to confirm the childminder's suitability and that of members of her household.

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Inspection activities

25 November 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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Inspection activities

25 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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