Childminder EY408405

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder fully understands her duty to safeguard children and keep them safe from harm. She completes training which helps her to maintain her understanding of child protection matters. She understands the procedures to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. n The childcare premises are safe for children. They are clean, secure and well maintained. The childminder understands how to identify and reduce potential risks so children can play in safety. n The childminder describes high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She discussed providing a supportive approach to help children learn how to manage their behaviour. She understands how to teach children to take turns, share and develop an understanding of other people. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows about the importance of checking

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children's learning to help her provide interesting activities which support children's progress. n The childminder plans to offer children a broad range of enjoyable activities in her home and in the local community. She understands how to help children to lead a healthy lifestyle, such as through spending time outdoors and being physically active. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals. She knows how to gather useful information from parents when their children start at the setting, to help them settle quickly. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice to identify ways of improving children's experiences. For example, she updates toys and activities to meet children's changing development needs.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408405 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10065527 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 6 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Marston area of Oxford. She provides care from 8am until 6pm from Monday to Friday. She operates all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together and discussed how the environment is organised to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at the space and resources available for the care of children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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Inspection activities

5 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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5 November 2019 regulates and inspects to 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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