Childminder EY341926

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2017 11 May 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a strong understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to observe and assess children's progress and how to identify and close gaps in children's development.  The childminder knows the importance of sharing information with parents and other professionals to help support consistency in promoting children’s development.  The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles well and how to offer clear boundaries to help guide children’s positive behaviour.  The childminder knows how to extend her professional development, to help her keep up to date with current practice. She knows how to evaluate her practice and seek the views of parents and children to identify areas for improvement.  The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to safeguard children. She is aware of the action to take if she ever has any concerns about a child's

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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 areas of the home that will be used by the children.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements.  The inspector viewed documentation that the childminder intends to use to support her practice.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341926 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1092865 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Bicester. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, during before- and after-school hours only. She has a relevant qualification.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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