Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n Through conversation, the childminder demonstrates how she intends to provide a curriculum for children that follows their interests and builds on their previous experiences. For example, the childminder discusses how igniting children's interest in books can lead to further understanding around life cycles of insects, learning about colours and shapes and extending on children's vocabulary. n Each area of the childminder's home is organised to provide children with different experiences that can help to build on their physical skills. For example, the childminder arranges soft-play items for young babies and, in the garden, she provides climbing apparatus. She explains how she intends to support children in developing their confidence in moving, crawling, exploring, and testing out what their bodies can do. n The childminder has an online application to share information with parents. She explains how she has previously organised her observations of children and

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assessed their progress. This information can be rapidly shared with parents, so they too can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder recognises the factors that can contribute towards children's behaviour. She has a deep understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being and discusses ways to support their good behaviour. She confidently talks about successful strategies she has used in the past to help overcome unwanted behaviour, such as when young children have bitten others. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she is aware of how to promote young children's awareness of the diverse world that they live in. She explains age-appropriate ways that she plans to use to help children to learn about different families and what celebrations are important to them. n The childminder has a broad knowledge of safeguarding and understands about her role and responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She has recently

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This provision meets requirements

reviewed and updated her policies and procedures to help guide her practice. The childminder is aware of the work of her local safeguarding partners and how and when she might need to refer concerns about children's welfare to them. n Through regular training and online resources, the childminder has maintained her professional development. She has ensured that her first-aid qualification to up to date. The childminder has a secure understanding of any changes that might affect her work when she begins caring for children again in the future.

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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 EY545395 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10238998 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 30 March 2022

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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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. 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. n The inspector reviewed all the areas of the home used for childminding and discussed how these are arranged to meet children's needs. n The inspector looked at required documentation, such as first-aid qualification certificates and evidence of public liability insurance being in place. n The inspector discussed with the provider what their intentions are for the curriculum of learning for children.

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Inspection activities

31 March 2023 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

31 March 2023 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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