Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe in her setting. She explains how she adapts indoor and outdoor play environments to meet individual children's physical needs and capabilities. n The childminder has a robust understanding of the procedures to protect children from harm. She refreshes her knowledge regularly, through training. She is aware of what to record and who to report concerns to. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse. n The childminder knows how to promote children's physical well-being. She understands how children learn about effective hygiene procedures as part of their daily routine. She talks about encouraging children to wash their hands after outdoor play, before meals and after toileting. She understands the importance of fresh air and exercise for children. She demonstrates a clear understanding of providing children with healthy options of food and drinks,

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This provision meets requirements

according to their dietary requirements. n The childminder demonstrates a positive knowledge of how to promote children's emotional well-being. She talks about familiar routines to encourage children to settle. She knows the importance of developing close bonds with children to help them feel happy and secure in her care. She understands how to promote children's independence. For example, children put on their own shoes and make decisions as to what to play with. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to provide a curriculum for each child to promote their individual learning and development. She knows how to plan for children's next steps in their learning through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities and play. n The childminder talks about the importance of enriching children's experiences through outings to places of interest. She explains how she explores the local community with children, such as the woods, open spaces and the shops.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder uses her knowledge of child development to support children's social skills and cooperative play with others. She talks about the importance of acting as a positive role model for children, showing them how to implement good manners, share and take turns with their peers. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards her continuous professional development. She is eager to improve her practice through training and gaining information from others. She understands the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of her practice through her observations of children's achievements and discussions with parents. She makes sure her assistant receives up-to-date information to meet children's needs. n The childminder describes how she works with parents to provide a continuous learning journey for children. She talks about sharing ideas to support children's next steps at home as well as in the setting. For example, she explains how she

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This provision meets requirements

has encouraged parents to take home a familiar potty to help children to feel confident about potty training.

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This provision meets requirements

27 July 2023 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 EY469941 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10301563 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 11 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. The childminder's provision is open all year round from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 July 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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27 July 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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