Childminder in Oxfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not ensure that all her documentation is organised effectively to meet the early years foundation stage. For example, she does not have an up to date safeguarding policy and she does not keep an accurate written record of accidents or injuries and first-aid treatment given to the children. In addition, although the childminder has an attendance register, she does not maintain a precise record of the times children are cared for, as required. This means that children's safety can not be assured. Consequently, these weaknesses in practice puts children's safety and well-being at risk. n Parents' feedback show that they are happy with the care and education that the childminder provides. The childminder has some registration documentation in place. However, she does not have all the required information recorded about each child in her care. For instance, the childminder does not have information

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about who has parental responsibility for the children. n The childminder has an appropriate awareness of the areas of learning. She spoke about the activities she provides for the children and how she varies these outside of the home to offer a varied curriculum. The childminder understands how children learn and understands the need to complete the progress check at age two. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. She spoke about how she shares information about how the children are progressing to maintain continuity of care. n The childminder recognises the importance of positive behaviour strategies to help children acknowledge and manage their feelings. The childminder demonstrated that she was suitable to care for children and that her home is safe, clean and suitable. The childminder recognises the importance of keeping

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her paediatric first-aid training up to date.

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This provision does not meet requirements

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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Due date

1 May 2024 implement an effective policy and procedure to safeguard children, that is in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding children board 31/05/2024

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put appropriate arrangements in place to hold an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 31/05/2024

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take action to ensure sufficient information is held about each child, including information about who has parental responsibility for them 31/05/2024

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ensure written record of accidents and/or injuries are maintained and include an account of what first-aid treatment is given. 31/05/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426321 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10341883 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 6 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Cowley area of Oxford, Oxfordshire. She operates her childminding service from Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training and evidence of the suitability of members of the household. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the arrangements to support partnerships with parents, children's behaviour and children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children use and discussed the equipment and toys available.

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1 May 2024 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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Inspection activities

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