Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she has made improvements since the last inspection. She has taken appropriate steps to meet the actions set and has received a lot of support from her local authority contact in doing this. The childminder has also completed a range of training in this time to improve her own knowledge and skills. She demonstrates that she now has a clear understanding of appropriate safeguarding procedures and how to support children to be safe online. n The childminder demonstrates how she provides a safe and secure environment for children, and she has made good risk assessments that identify no hazards. She understands safe sleeping guidance and ensures that she complies with this when she cares for young children who need to rest during the day. n The childminder has a basic understanding of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) learning and development requirements. She talks about her curriculum

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and has an understanding of how to plan and provide a suitable early years curriculum for children. The childminder also talks about how she decides what she wants children to learn next. However, this requires further development to ensure that all children's individual learning is well supported. n The childminder explains how she provides healthy and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks. She has recently updated her menu to reflect this, referring to online guidance about suitable healthy meals for children. She has a three-week rolling menu in place to help children and parents know what is on offer. She is aware of food allergies and dietary requirements and accounts for these when planning and providing food. The childminder talks about how she supports children's oral health. She encourages them to brush their teeth daily while in her care and ensures that they are registered with a dentist and attend for check-ups.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has appropriate arrangements in place to work with parents and other professionals to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands the importance of sharing information and seeking additional help and advice when needed. She also forms links with schools and other providers to share any pertinent information and ensure continuity of care. n The childminder explains how she is able to support children's behaviour. She also has house rules for children, to help them understand her expectations. It is also important to the childminder that children learn to share and take turns. If she had ongoing concerns, she would speak to parents to ensure that consistent strategies are used to support children. n The childminder has worked with the local authority to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. Her main priority is to continue with the development of

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her curriculum. She intends to maintain the processes for self-evaluation to ensure that her practice continues to improve.

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This provision meets requirements

24 September 2024 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 2663239 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10352207 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 1 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Little Chalfont, near Amersham, Buckinghamshire. She operates during term time, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, the curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum.

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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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24 September 2024 24 September 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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