Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to plan activities based on what children already know and can do, to help them to acquire new skills. This helps them to prepare for the next stage in learning, such as starting school. n The childminder has developed a system for recording children's progress and used this successfully in the past to share information with parents. She understands the need to gather information from parents, such as home routines and follows these to help children settle and to feel secure. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is fully aware of child protection procedures to safeguard children and keeps up to date about changes in legislation. She knows how to risk assess the environment for children to use, so that they remain safe and secure. n The childminder has systems to monitor and evaluate the ongoing effectiveness

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of her service. She keeps up to date by working with other professionals and gaining information on training courses. n The childminder understands how to provide for the well-being of children and positively manage behaviour. She demonstrates, through discussion, that she knows how to provide healthy food, fresh air and exercise. n The childminder has a commitment to working in partnership with parents. She knows how to provide an inclusive service and promotes effective partnerships with them and other people involved in the children's lives.

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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 EY391158 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10228489 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 3 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder shared her knowledge and understanding of helping children to make progress towards the early learning goals. n The inspector sampled a range of documents and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice, particularly in relation to safeguarding children.

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Inspection activities

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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