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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspected 28 May 2019 · published 12 Jun 2019 · URN EY378647

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  • Inspection date verified

    28 May 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Julie Swann

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY378647

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsGood

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+44Positivemore positive than 72% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve327w+44

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Pages
4
Words of findings
327
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 46, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
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typical 8
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 47%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

Inspection date 28 May 2019 Previous inspection date 29 January 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how she would support children's learning and development. She knows how she would monitor children's achievements, assess their development and plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder knows how to safeguard children and protect their welfare. She recognises the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern, and how to report these appropriately. n The childminder knows how she would manage children's behaviour effectively. She understands how she would help children develop positive relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful. n The childminder understands how she would maintain a safe and secure environment for children. She holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, and how she would provide continuity in children's care and

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This provision meets requirements

learning. n The childminder understands how she would reflect on her service. She knows how she would maintain her training and skills and develop her practice further.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes and evaluate her practice. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector looked at a selection of records, risk assessments and procedures the childminder intends to use when caring for early years children. n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises and resources where childcare is to be provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378647 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10071139 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 29 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm.

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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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procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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