Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to create and implement an appropriate curriculum. She demonstrates how she plans the environment around children's interests to enable them to engage in play, learn and develop. The childminder has a clear focus and wants children to become independent and ready for their next stage in their development. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to encourage children to behave well. She explains that she would ensure children know the rules and boundaries in the setting. The childminder has high expectations for manners and good behaviour. n The childminder shows how she ensures the setting is inclusive and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. She offers children free-flow access to a garden to enable them to get fresh air and exercise. The childminder explains how she provides a safe environment for children to feel secure and happy.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a confident knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She can identify the signs of abuse and knows who to report concerns to. The childminder has a current safeguarding policy. n The childminder keeps her knowledge current and up to date. She attends regular training to continue her professional development. The childminder recognises the importance of continually updating her skills and knowledge and identifies relevant training.

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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 EY495358 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10308544 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 20 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. She holds a qualified teacher status 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure these are safe and suitable. 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

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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