Childminder in Oxfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure awareness of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through regular training and reading current legislation. The childminder is confident in the signs and indicators of potential abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she had any child protection concerns. n The childminder understands the areas of learning well. She realises the importance of meeting children's individual needs and interests. She has a good range of activities available for children and is aware of the importance to provide varied experiences to support their learning and development. n The childminder is mindful of the need to support children's health and well- being. She has a clean, safe, and suitable home for children to play and rest as needed. The childminder understands the significance of providing children with plenty of physical activities and experiences outside of her home to support

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learning and promote a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder comprehends the significance in ensuring children feel safe and secure in her care. She offers a tailor made settling-in process suited to the individual needs of the children and their family to ensure their personal, social and emotional development are supported. The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children good behaviour techniques to help them learn how to be kind and respectful of others. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and any professionals who are involved in children's care and education. This is to ensure continuity of care and education. n The childminder understands the significance of keeping her records and training current and notifying Ofsted of any significant events.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2757480 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10349471 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Carterton, Oxford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 checking the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of members of the household. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the arrangements for working with parents and other professionals to support children's learning and development. 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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Inspection activities

12 August 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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12 August 2024 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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