Childminder EY451779

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2016 7 January 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken steps to develop her understanding of the learning and development requirements. She shows understanding of how to use assessment to adapt and plan activities to support children of all ages and abilities to make progress, in readiness for school.  The childminder understands her responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows what action she would take to protect children if she had a concern about their welfare.  The childminder plans to keep parents regularly informed about their children's individual care and learning needs, to support continuity and home learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of providing a range of resources and activities, to help children understand and value their own and other people's similarities and differences.  The childminder understands how to promote children's behaviour, such as through

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The provision meets requirements

using praise. She knows how to help children learn to share and take turns.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and resources that the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to explore her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and professional development.  The inspector held discussions to establish the childminder's knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451779 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1049715 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the village of Cumnor, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers care daily between 8am and 5.30pm. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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