Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of gathering information from parents about children's learning needs and styles prior to their attendance. She understands how to use this information, along with her own initial observations, to plan experiences and activities that will build on what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next. n The childminder explained how she would provide a varied curriculum based on children's next steps. She demonstrates a good understanding of children's development and confidently discusses how she supports children to make progress. She explains how she ensures they are ready for the next stage in their learning, including supporting pre-school age children to have the necessary skills to start school. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She describes how she supports children to understand the boundaries in her setting and the

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reasons these rules are in place. n The childminder understands how to develop healthy routines for children. For instance, by providing daily opportunities for fresh air and outdoor activities to support their physical development and well-being. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She keeps her knowledge up to date, such as through training and research. She knows when to be concerned and how to report these to the relevant professionals and agencies. n The childminder has good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has good knowledge of how to seek external support and guidance in the event that a child has a gap or delay in their learning and development. n The childminder has effective procedures in place to ensure her premises are safe, clean and secure for children. The childminder confidently identifies and minimises hazards in her home and the garden.

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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 2672875 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10350653 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She offers care before and after school and during school holiday periods by arrangement. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder would organise her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector and childminder had a discussion on how she evaluates her provision and her plans for improvement. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. She viewed a range of resources and talked with the childminder about risk assessment.

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Inspection activities

20 August 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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Inspection activities

20 August 2024 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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