Childminder in Buckinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of constructing a curriculum that meets individual children's learning needs. She describes her intentions to plan exciting and challenging activities and experiences for children, indoors and outdoors. The childminder is clear about the need to observe and assess children's development to help her identify what they need to learn next in order to make continual progress. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the significance of working in partnership with parents. She describes the information she needs to collect when children first attend in order to to build on the experiences children have already had. She knows that keeping parents fully informed and involved in their children's learning supports children's continuity in development. n Alongside working with parents, the childminder discusses the importance of building connections with other professionals to support children with special

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educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows that working collaboratively with parents and professionals helps to ensure all children benefit. n The childminder emphasises the importance of teaching children to recognise and manage their own feelings. She plans to build strong relationships with each child to support them to feel safe and comfortable. She shares her high expectations for children's behaviour by setting clear rules and boundaries. She talks about the significance of reminders and praise. The childminder discusses how she plans to encourage children to cooperate, take turns and share with their friends. n The childminder states that she places a high priority on teaching children about how to lead healthy lifestyles, such as through eating a balanced diet and daily opportunities to be active outdoors. In addition, the childminder describes how she plans to take appropriate steps to prevent the spread of infection, for

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example, by supporting children to learn about washing their hands after using the toilet and before mealtimes. n The childminder understands the importance of ensuring her knowledge and skills are continually updated. She describes the benefits to children of evaluating her service and making changes to the learning environment. The childminder completes mandatory training regularly, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. n Through discussion, the childminder talks about the significance of carrying out regular risk assessments. She shows a comprehensive knowledge of the importance of safety when caring for children, in the home, her garden and out and about in the local area. The childminder discusses how she helps children learn to identify any hazards and what they can do to help minimise any risks, such as tidying up their toys after they finish playing with them.

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This provision meets requirements

23 March 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 EY397759 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10375882 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Slough, Berkshire.

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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 March 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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