Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she plans a varied curriculum based on what children know and can do. She demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of assessing children's learning regularly and discusses how she ensures they are ready for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder discusses how she develops children's understanding of the world around them. She talks about how she takes children on outings to broaden their experiences, such as to nearby parks, toddler groups and discovery centers. n The childminder describes how she supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is confident in her ability to recognise when children need additional help. She understands the importance of working closely alongside parents and how to liaise with other professionals to meet the needs of children. n The childminder demonstrates how she promotes children's health and well-

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being. She explains how she collects essential information from parents when children start, such as any allergies and dietary requirements. She discusses how she provides children with frequent opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as in her garden and at local parks. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She describes how she carries out frequent risk assessments of her home and when taking children on outings. She knows how to recognise any potential welfare concerns and who to contact within the local authority to report these if necessary. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She describes how she supports children to understand the setting boundaries and gives them explanations why these rules are in place. n The childminder understands the importance of updating her professional development. She describes how she completes online courses and regular

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research to keep her knowledge and skills up-to-date.

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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 EY486553 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10368470 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 2 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers flexible days and hours, for most of the year. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she supports children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion about how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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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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