Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She has a broad range of resources to support children's learning and development, and to support her curriculum. She has arrangements to observe and to monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder understands her duty to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She has a clear safeguarding procedure, can recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to refer concerns, including for wider safeguarding concerns. The childminder holds a recognised paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder's home is welcoming, clean and well organised and is an appropriate space for childminding. Her home is safe and secure and she talks confidently about the importance of assessing risks.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and how she incorporates sharing, taking turns and respect for others into daily activities. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The childminder understands how to meet children's individual needs. She recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend. She describes how this helps her to provide appropriate and consistent care and learning. n The childminder explains how she builds secure bonds with children, to promote their emotional well-being and independence. n The childminder has a range of written documents, such as policies and procedures, which she will share with parents when she starts to care for their

p.2

This provision meets requirements

children. The childminder understands the importance of keeping up to date with changes in legislation. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she has support from local authority advisers and completes online research and training.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY562449 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10190896 Type of provision Childminder

p.3

Registers

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

p.3

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.3

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in August 2018 and lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. She cares for children Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all of the year.

p.3

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the childminder, which include the arrangements to safeguard and promote children's welfare. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n Documentation, including suitability checks for members of the household, insurance and first-aid certificates, was looked at. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

p.3

Inspection activities

10 December 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.

p.3

Inspection activities

10 December 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5