Childminder EY554055

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She is able to recognise the signs which could indicate a child is at risk of harm, for example through exposure to extreme views or behaviour. She understands the procedures she needs to follow to report concerns or allegations, to help keep children safe. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour appropriately and according to their age and stage of learning. She is clear about her role in helping children to learn about boundaries and the impact their behaviour has on others. n The childminder places a high importance on the need to gather detailed information about children before they start. She is clear about how she would use this information to tailor a settling-in process to meet the needs of the children and their families. For example, she understands the importance of gathering information about specific health needs or allergies to ensure

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children's well-being while in her care. n The childminder explains clearly as to how she will support children's healthy lifestyles while in her care. She will provide children with regular opportunities to be active and to play outside in the fresh air, for example through visits to local parks. She intends to provide children with healthy snacks. n The childminder is clear about how she will provide a safe and secure environment for children to play in. She understands the importance of ensuring that children are well supervised. She is clear about how she would keep children safe in the event of a fire. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years settings children might attend. She demonstrated how she would provide regular feedback to both about children's development. She intends to provide parents with daily feedback about the care and activities

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offered to their children. n The childminder does not have appropriate public liability insurance in place, which is a legal requirement. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to monitor and support children's learning and development. However, she is not able to demonstrate how she would implement a curriculum which would sufficiently meet children's individual needs. She cannot demonstrate how she would be able to provide a sufficiently challenging and stimulating environment across all areas of learning. n The childminder cannot demonstrate how she identifies areas where she could improve her knowledge and skills. She has not considered any professional development opportunities since she became registered and has not kept up to date with important changes to the inspection framework.

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9 March 2020 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

ensure public liability insurance is in place 27/03/2020

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Due date

identify areas of weakness in skills and knowledge, to target professional development opportunities in order to continually improve practice 30/06/2020

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to implement a curriculum which provides children with a sufficiently challenging and stimulating environment, and meets their individual needs. 30/06/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554055 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10143686 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

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 Slough, Berkshire. She provides care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder and discussed safety arrangements. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she would implement a curriculum which could support children effectively to make progress in their learning and to meet their individual needs. n Some documentation was viewed, such as evidence of paediatric first-aid training, and how the childminder intends to keep records of accidents. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding the requirements she needs to meet to support children's safety and well-being.

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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

9 March 2020 9 March 2020 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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