Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

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. The childminder discusses the importance of listening to the views and opinions of parents and children, to help her to evaluate her practice. She talks about acting on their suggestions to improve her provision. n The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She ensures her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. n The childminder fully understands how to promote children's good health through physical activities, handwashing procedures and healthy snacks. She intends to give them regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air.

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This provision meets requirements

This will include taking them on visits to children's playgroups, farms and local parks. n The childminder explains how she intends to plan a broad curriculum, and use her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next. She plans to share information about children's progress with parents and carers and support them to encourage children's learning at home. n The childminder has clear behaviour expectations and simple house rules, so that children know what is expected of them. She knows how to support children to behave well. She understands the importance of teaching children to value and respect each other's differences n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's lives. She knows how to use these partnerships to help meet children's individual needs and support continuity in their 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257397 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10132609 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 7 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She provides care for children before and after school. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the 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 the 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 some of 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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