Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder understands her responsibility to deliver the learning and development requirements. She provides learning experiences to help all children to become ready for school, whatever their backgrounds, ages and abilities. n During the inspection, the childminder spoke about how she promotes children's language skills. For example, by talking clearly to them, introducing a wide vocabulary of words and reading stories. n The childminder describes how she will plan an enjoyable and inclusive range of activities for children. She explains how she focuses on their interests and adapts activities to take account of their individual developmental needs. n Children's safety is important to the childminder. She explains how she will implement procedures to help keep children safe, such as daily risk assessments

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of the environments used by the children. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters. She knows what action to take if a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and extremism. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she encourages the children to follow simple instructions, and to be respectful to each other. n The childminder knows how to promote children's well-being through the provision of healthy food, good hygiene routines, outdoor play experiences and by developing their physical skills. n The childminder has a commitment to working in partnership with parents, so that they can contribute to their child's learning, share information and know about their child's progress. She understands the need to further develop her

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skills, monitor and evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of her service.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

obtain a full and relevant paediatric first- aid qualification and ensure that this is maintained at all times. 30/04/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545395 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10109919 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 Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification to level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 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 how she intends to support children's progress, implement the curriculum and undertake observations and planning. n The inspector viewed the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The childminder showed the inspector policies and documents, including safeguarding policies and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

30 March 2022 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

30 March 2022 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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