Childminder EY536468

Inspection date 31 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps up to date with early years foundation stage requirements and changes to legislation. For example, she attends courses and undertakes regular online safeguarding training. n The childminder knows how to assess children's skills and levels of development. She is aware of how to use assessment information to plan and provide challenging activities that help children to make progress in their learning. n The childminder is aware of how to keep children safe and protects them from harm. She knows what action to take should she ever have concerns about a child's welfare or well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching healthy lifestyles to children, establishing good hygiene routines and effectively managing their behaviour. n The childminder knows how to build effective partnerships with parents and other settings that the children attend. She appreciates the importance of sharing

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information with them about children's learning. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her provision, and identify and action areas for further improvement.

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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 viewed the areas of the home to be used by children. n Discussions were held with the childminder about her practice, how she will assess children's learning and provide challenging activities for them. n The inspector viewed policies and held discussions with the childminder about how these would be implemented. n The inspector checked the procedures for safeguarding children.

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n The inspector checked other required documentation, such as a paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536468 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10057160 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the village of Middle Barton, Oxfordshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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