Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep her premises safe and suitable. For example, she explains the risk assessment process she would follow each day to minimise hazards, such as those associated with everyday kitchen items. The childminder has particularly robust procedures for use of outdoor play equipment and for outings. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She is able to talk about how she would plan the curriculum and assess children's progress. The childminder recognises the importance of developing good partnerships with parents from the outset to help her establish children's likes, dislikes and starting points. n The childminder can explain in detail her approach to supporting children's behaviour. For instance, she describes how she talks to children about how they are feeling and the importance of helping them to recognise the impact of their

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actions on others. The childminder believes that it is vital to find the underlying cause of behaviour, in order to support children successfully. n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding and understands her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She is able to explain signs and symptoms of abuse. She is familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures should she need to refer a concern about children's welfare or in the event of an allegation. n The childminder has a secure knowledge about the many ways to support children who speak English as an additional language. She talks about the importance of developing her own skills and has completed training about embracing diversity. She has further plans to attend training to find out more about how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder is able to describe how she would support children's personal

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development. For instance, she gathers information about children's health and dietary needs before they start attending. The childminder explains the robust procedures she would follow should she need to administer medications to children. n The childminder knows that it is important to continually reflect on her practice. She describes methods she has used in the past to help her with this, such as daily reflections, parent questionnaires and seeking feedback from children.

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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 EY498691 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10308602 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 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 Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She operates term-time only, from 8am to 10am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable when children are attending. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder talked about her understanding of the learning and development requirements and how she would plan and deliver the curriculum. n The inspector sampled relevant suitability documents.

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Inspection activities

18 January 2024 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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