Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is familiar with how to identify and report potential child protection concerns, including wider safeguarding issues such as risks from extreme views. She understands the procedures to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. She has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. n The childminder understands how to evaluate the effectiveness of her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continually improve her skills and knowledge. However, the childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, as required. n The childminder is fully aware of how to help children to manage and learn about their own feelings and behaviour. She understands how to be a positive role model in explaining boundaries and expectations. The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children to value and respect each other's

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This provision does not meet requirements

differences. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she will support children to make progress across the areas of learning. The childminder understands the need to find out what children know in order to plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnerships with parents, other professionals and settings that children attend, to provide continuity for children. n The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles and care practices, and provide children with opportunities to be active. She will give them regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. This will include taking them on visits to children's playgroups, farms and local parks.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

3 February 2020 obtain and maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. 29/02/2020

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should:

n obtain and maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130049 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10068759 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 31 January 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of learning and development requirements for children, and how to assess and plan for children's individual needs. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding, and the resources available for children.

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Inspection activities

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

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