Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles to children. She talks about how she will provide children with balanced and nutritious meals, encouraging them to try healthy eating choices. The childminder discusses how she will use the various parks and green spaces local to her, to provide children with a variety of opportunities to be physically active. n The childminder explains how she will provide a broad and ambitious curriculum, to teach children the skills and knowledge needed for a smooth transition to school. She knows how to make regular assessments of children's progress and to support the next stages in their development. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing close working relationships with parents and other early years professionals. She discusses how she will share information about children's progress with parents and how she will help them to support their children's development at home.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has completed training, to help ensure her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. She understands how to identify the signs of child abuse and is confident about the processes to follow, should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder knows what to do if there is an allegation made about her or a member of her household. n The childminder understands her role in promoting respect and diversity. She plans to promote and reflect events and festivals that encompass the diverse society in which she lives. In doing so, she plans to model respect and understanding of others and to develop positive relationships. n The childminder has a strong grasp of resources and activities that would support children's learning and development. She is aware of the various resources she would need to supply to support young children's learning and development, in all areas of the early years foundation stage.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has comprehensive safety policies and procedures in place, which she keeps updated to share with parents. She understands the importance of continuing her professional development to keep up to date.

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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 EY499025 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10308605 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. She operates during term time, from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 8.30am and from 3pm to 6pm.

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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 and inspector held discussions, regarding safeguarding children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualifications and insurance documents. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder would support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

23 November 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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