Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding about how to support children's learning and development through discussing planned activities. She discusses previous successful activities children have enjoyed in her care, such as growing vegetables in the garden to eat. n The childminder is aware of the importance of working with parents and other settings that children attend. She explains how she intends to have daily discussions with parents, to help them to complement children's learning at home. n By reflecting on past experiences and activities, the childminder demonstrates how she plans to support children's awareness of the diverse world they live in. She discusses intended activities to encourage children to learn about what makes them individual and unique. n Recent training and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development supports the childminder to remain aware of changes that might affect her work

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with children. n The childminder discusses her behavioural management techniques, such as having house rules and ensuring children can make choices about their play, to help encourage children to behave well. n The childminder maintains a safe environment for children. She has recently undertaken training to refresh her understanding about how to safeguard children and keep them safe in her care.

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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 EY558292 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10190133 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 2018 and lives in Aston Clinton, near Aylesbury. She operates Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder what her intentions are for the curriculum of learning for children. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children. n The inspector confirmed there was evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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Inspection activities

17 June 2021 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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17 June 2021 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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