Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is dedicated to her role and proactive in accessing a range of professional development opportunities. She ensures that she keeps her mandatory training updated, including her safeguarding and paediatric first aid. The childminder researches early years topics regularly to further her knowledge and skills. She has a thorough understanding of how young children learn, such as what she will offer to help children become confident communicators. n The childminder explains how it is important to maintain strong relationships with children's parents. She describes how communicating together about their children's care and education helps their continuity of development. Furthermore, the childminder explains that extending this shared approach with other professionals, such as key persons at other settings children may attend, is vital for their growth n The childminder discusses that she has high expectations for all children. She

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intends to teach and remind children about the positive behaviour she expects to see. The childminder describes various strategies she uses with children to support their self-regulation, such as breathing techniques. She understands that providing children with positive praise and encouragement helps to develop their self-worth. n The childminder intends to gain a firm understanding of children's next steps in their learning. She plans to do this through her observations and regularly assessing what children know and can do. The childminder is aware of the importance of the progress check for children aged two to highlight any gaps in their development. She discusses how she would identify if children need additional support and the steps she would take to help them close any gaps. n The childminder discusses how she creates a stimulating learning environment for children that reflects their interests, needs and abilities. She carefully selects

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activities to enable individual children to reach their identified learning goals. She understands the significance of providing high-quality interactions to extend children's development. n The childminder has clear intentions for how she will deliver the curriculum for children's physical development. She intends to provide plenty of experiences for children to be physically active. This includes opportunities to develop their gross motor skills when using large equipment at the local park. n The childminder wants children to develop life skills that can benefit them in the future. For example, she plans to give them opportunities to practise and learn to become independent and confident individuals. This includes following good hygiene practices, such as encouraging children to wash their own hands before eating. The childminder explains how children will be expected to take their shoes and coats off and sort out their own belongings when they arrive at her

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This provision meets requirements

23 January 2025 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 EY405461 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10376015 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 6 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. She currently offers wraparound care for school children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed the safety and resources in the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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23 January 2025 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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