Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2018 9 July 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder ensures her home is safe and suitable for children. She offers a wide range of resources both indoors and outdoors to support children's learning and development.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She demonstrates good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the correct procedure to follow to refer any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of working in partnerships with parents, professionals and other settings children may attend. She demonstrates how she shares assessments, next steps in learning and other useful information to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder shows a strong understanding of the importance of promoting children's safety and has procedures in place to promote this during outings.  The childminder understands the importance of updating her knowledge, skills and

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The provision meets requirements

evaluating her practice to help her develop her service.

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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 checked the suitability of all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation that the childminder will use when caring for children, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383534 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1071073 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round.

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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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