Childminder in Oxfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated. She has an accurate and extensive understanding of the signs that children may be at risk of harm. She understands the dangers to children of being drawn into unsafe situations or ideologies. She knows how to report any such concerns, to keep children safe. n The childminder ensures her home is a safe, secure and suitable space for the care of children. She is able to explain how she minimises risks in her home and supervises the children, to keep them safe. n The childminder explains how she meets children's care needs. She has cots and mats ready, so she can create a calm and cosy space for children's sleeps. She will provide healthy snacks and water to drink. She understands that to remain healthy children need plenty of fresh air and exercise. She has a large garden and local parks to use to provide these opportunities. n The experiences of national lockdowns means that some children have missed

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out on early experiences to play with other children and, with that, begin to learn about sharing, turn taking and playing cooperatively. The childminder recognises this and that some children may need extra help to develop these skills. She plans to teach these skills through turn-taking games and lots of gentle support and guidance. n The childminder shows a suitable understanding of how to plan a curriculum that will give children the skills and knowledge they need for later learning. She talks about the importance of books and stories for children's language development. She plans to focus on specific books over a period of time, so that children begin to understand and retell the stories themselves. She has an accurate understanding of the mathematic skills that are most important for young children to master before they start school. n The childminder understands that to best prepare children for life in modern

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Britain it is important they gain a positive view of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. She plans to introduce children to festivals, foods and clothes from their own and other cultures. n The childminder understands it is important to work with parents and staff at other settings children attend. She has suitable arrangements to find out about children's interests and routines before they start, so she can help them settle. She plans to share information about children's progress, including the progress check for children at age two, so that parents are well placed to continue learning at home.

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11 November 2022 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY348373 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10235080 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 31 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bodicote, Oxfordshire. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. She offers occassional care, during school holidays only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she ensures it is a safe space, suitable for the care of children. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she will plan her curriculum to support children's learning. n The inspector found out about how the childminder will meet children's care needs. n The childminder showed the inspector the requested documentation.

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Inspection activities

11 November 2022 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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11 November 2022 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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