Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n Children have access to a large, exciting provision indoors and outdoors. The childminder understands how outdoor play has a positive effect on children's physical development. She plans to provide a wide variety of interesting and exciting activities that will suit all ages and stages of development. n The childminder shows a thorough understanding of how to support children's learning. She plans to use their interests, for instance, to provide activities that motivate and engage them in their learning. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and how to identify when they may have gaps in their learning. She knows how to put plans in place to close any gaps children may have. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents, professionals and other settings that children attend. She knows this supports continuity for children's care and learning. n The childminder describes how she supports children to learn about healthy

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lifestyles and good hygiene practices. She demonstrates suitable knowledge of how to help children to develop and maintain their physical well-being. For example, the childminder understands that regular exercise, outdoor play and eating healthy food contributes to a health lifestyle n The childminder explains how she will be a positive role model and set clear boundaries for children to promote their positive behaviour. She discussed how she would support children to learn how to treat and respect each other, such as taking turns, being polite and learn about the different aspects of British Values. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding. She knows how to keep children in her care safe, and how to promote their welfare. The childminder is aware of the importance of completing risk assessments effectively, for example, to identify when children may be at risk from hazards.

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This provision meets requirements

She ensures any hazards are minimised for children. n The childminder plans to evaluate her setting regularly, seeking views of parents and children. She intends to attend regular professional development opportunities to keep her knowledge and skills current.

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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 107923 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10339356 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 8 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in July 2000. She lives in the village of Seer Green, Beaconsfield. The childminder is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm. She holds an appropriate home-based childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of suitability of household members and qualifications.

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5 June 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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