Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date 25 January 2019 Previous inspection date 8 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well qualified and has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities in meeting early years foundation stage requirements. n The childminder knows the importance of keeping up to date with early years practice and any changes to legislation. For example, she attends training courses, she has increased her qualifications and shares information with local childminders. n The childminder knows how to assess children's skills and levels of development. She knows how to use assessment information to plan and provide interesting activities that challenge children and help them to make good progress. n The childminder understands the benefits of building positive partnerships with parents and other settings that the children attend. She knows the importance of regularly informing parents about their children's learning. n The childminder understands that it is important to establish positive relationships with

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children and manage their behaviour well. She knows how to promote healthy lifestyles. n The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She is aware of the steps to take should she ever have concerns about a child's welfare or well-being.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her practice, how she would 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 other required documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector checked the arrangements for safeguarding children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 134622 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10065447 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Thame, Oxfordshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm all year round except for family and bank holidays. The childminder holds a degree in Early Childhood Studies and has gained early years professional status.

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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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