Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of assessing children's learning and development. She knows how this information can be used to plan and provide challenging learning activities that help children to make good progress. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working in partnership with parents and others involved with children's care. She can describe how she plans to share information with parents so that children receive consistent support. n The childminder acknowledges her role in keeping children safe and protecting them from risk of harm. She is aware of the action to take should she ever have concerns about a child's well-being. This includes wider safeguarding issues, such as exploitation and female genital mutilation. n The childminder knows the importance of teaching children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, providing them with regular physical activities and healthy

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meals and snacks. n The childminder recognises her role in teaching children to respect and value others. She understands the importance of setting clear boundaries to help guide children's behaviour. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date, to ensure she is kept well informed of any changes in legislation.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242688 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10136360 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 3 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Frieth, near Marlow. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, between 7.45am and 6pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector viewed documentation, including paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector viewed a range of relevant policies the childminder has in place and had discussions about how these would be implemented.

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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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