Buckingham, Melissa Helen

Buckingham, Melissa Helen

Unique reference number (URN): 2754002 Address: 2 Ivyhill Court, New Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JL Type: Childminder Registered with Ofsted: 13/11/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Buckingham, Melissa Helen

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a clear and reflective oversight of her setting and shows a strong understanding of what she needs to do to drive continuous improvement. She confidently identifies her strengths and articulates how she creates a calm, nurturing and safe environment for children, particularly after their busy school day. She understands the importance of supporting children's independence and their good health. The childminder has completed a range of relevant training courses to strengthen her own professional development and to ensure she can continue to meet the evolving needs of the children in her care. She places children's interests at the centre of her planning and is committed to undertaking further training as their needs change.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder clearly describes her curriculum and how it links to the local school, ensuring continuity of learning and a consistent approach. She establishes positive working relationships with school staff, completing joint training such as phonics and a 6-week nurture programme. This knowledge has strengthened her nurturing ethos. The childminder uses a variety of effective communication methods to ensure families are well informed and engaged in their children's day.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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Address:

2 Ivyhill Court New Road Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 0JL

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Address:

Registered person: Buckingham, Melissa Helen

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Address:

Operating hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:00 - 18:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection. 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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Facts and figures used on inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas. This data is from 20 March 2026

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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