Childminder, Out-of school day care in Oxfordshire

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 5 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She is aware of indicators of children at risk of harm and knows what to do if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date, such as how to respond to concerns about extreme views and behaviours. n The childminder provides a safe premises. She understands her responsibilities to reduce risks for children and help them to learn about keeping themselves safe. n The childminder knows how to assess and support children's learning and development to help prepare them for their next steps in learning and for school. n The childminder understands how to encourage positive behaviour and help children learn to respect others. n The childminder has improved her practice since the last inspection, such as developing ways for children to make more choices, and providing more resources to support their

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This provision meets requirements

understanding of technology. n The childminder knows how to work in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend to encourage continuity in their care and learning.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder about different aspects of her practice. n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector looked at evidence of documentation, including the childminder's training records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133966 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10065431 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Bicester, Oxfordshire. She offers full-time care on weekdays throughout the year, including out-of-school care.

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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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