Mercer, Donna Rebecca

Inspection date 8 July 2019 Previous inspection date 29 July 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn. She describes a range of different activities that she plans to organise to help children to develop essential skills and attitudes. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice. She shows a commitment to identifying how to plan for future improvements, to support and enhance outcomes for children. n Safeguarding children is given high priority and the childminder has recently completed child protection training. She fully understands her role and responsibility if she has a child protection concern. n The childminder knows how to support new children to settle in and emotionally prepare older children for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents to provide continuity of care and learning. She explains how she shares key information with

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This provision meets requirements

them, including policies and procedures. n The childminder understands how to support children's emotional needs, to help them become independent and self-confident learners.

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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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n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used by children and discussed the toys and equipment available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of the suitability checks. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416451 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10065479 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 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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