Childminder in Buckinghamshire

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses her plans for her curriculum. She explains her intention is for children to learn through hands-on experiences and outings. The childminder demonstrates a sound awareness of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder explains how recent training has increased her awareness of ways to manage children's behaviour. She discusses how she plans to positively manage children's behaviour and ensure they remain stimulated and excited by their learning. n Through discussion, the childminder talks about how she intends to help children to learn about diversity and what makes them a unique individual. She recalls previous activities where she has helped children to learn about the differences between themselves and others. n The childminder explains resources she has previously used to help children to learn about feelings and emotions. She explains how she intends to focus on

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This provision meets requirements

supporting children's good mental and physical health. n The environment is safe and secure. The childminder continually maintains her risk assessments to ensure that any potential risks for children are removed. The childminder has an extensive knowledge of safeguarding and can coherently discuss her arrangements for keeping children safe. n The childminder attends regular training for her work as foster carer. She discusses how this supports her to update and increase her knowledge and skills. The childminder remains aware of changes that might affect her work as a childminder. For example, through reading relevant literature published by professional associations.

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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 EY405310 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10193776 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 10 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Bierton. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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 setting 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 provider 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

22 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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Inspection activities

22 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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