Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/06/2014 29/09/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision requires improvement

 Children are making good progress in all areas of learning and development because the quality of teaching is good.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively as they learn through play.  The childminder supports children's health and well-being through daily routines, the provision of food and outdoor physical exercise.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not have a current first aid qualification to help her treat children's minor accidents and injuries, which is a breach of requirement.  Children benefit from plenty of outdoor play but have fewer opportunities to be creative, explore and investigate in the garden

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities inside and outdoors.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder.  The inspector read feedback comments from parents.  The inspector scrutinised a range of relevant documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives with her husband, two adult daughters and one school-aged child in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Childminding mainly takes place on the whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for three children who are all in the early years age group. One child attends full time and two children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder's home is within walking distance of local shops, parks, pre-school and school.

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must:

 ensure that an appropriate first aid qualification is maintained.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop the garden to include more creative and investigative areas to enhance and maximise children's learning experiences.

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who attend

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder listens perceptively to carefully observe children during play and adapts activities and discussions to improve each child's learning. For example, children playing with the doctor's set learn different ways to take a temperature as they engage in make-believe play. The childminder provides good learning experiences and uses lots of language. As a result, she develops children's social skills and their physical, communication and language development, in readiness for school. The children access a good range of activities and resources outdoors to support their learning. The childminder encourages children to find out about the natural world on walks and outings. However, they have fewer opportunities to explore, investigate and be creative in the childminder's garden.

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who attend

The childminder skilfully observes and assesses the children's progress. She records their achievements and activities very well in their learning journeys. The childminder has effective systems in place to carry out the required progress checks on two-year-olds. She shares the assessments with parents so they are aware of the progress their children make.

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who attend

The childminder provides stimulating and challenging experiences for children, covering the seven areas of learning. For example, she teaches young children to fit the correct size hoops over a stacker, encouraging them to solve problems and develop their use of mathematical language skills. The childminder makes sure that children are provided with good activities that are age appropriate and of interest to them. For example, children enjoy developing their physical capabilities and control over their movements as they ride on toy motorbikes in the garden. As a result, children engage well in play and make good progress in their learning and development.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder forms secure attachments with children to support their emotional well- being and feelings of belonging while in her care. She provides them with basic routines to support their care and children are familiar with these. For example, children enjoy being given the responsibility of helping to collect the milk from the doorstep each day. In addition they learn how to put on sun cream themselves so they follow good sun safety practices.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has suitable systems in place to promote diversity and tailors her care appropriately to include children and families' religious needs. The childminder suitably supports children's play and learning together by encouraging them to take turns. As a result, children behave appropriately for their age. The childminder shows commitment when developing partnerships with parents. As a result, parents comment in daily diaries regularly which promotes information sharing for the benefit of their children.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder sufficiently demonstrates how to keep children safe as she follows daily procedures to protect and support children. The environment is welcoming, adequately resourced and safe. For example, a safety gate in place prevents children having free access to the kitchen. The childminder has a safely enclosed garden and, as a result, children confidently explore their surroundings as they engage in their play.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has policies and procedures in place to deal with accidents appropriately. However, the childminder does not have a current first aid qualification because her certificate recently expired. She demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of procedures to follow if a child needs first aid treatment until her qualification is updated. For example, she has signed permission from each parent to seek medical advice when necessary to help her to protect children's health.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides the children with a healthy diet and meets their dietary needs appropriately. Meals include items such as homemade vegetable soup. The childminder responsibly offers drinking water throughout the day so that children do not get thirsty. She is supportive towards all children when developing their skills to manage their own needs. For example by offering support for the children to put their own shoes on as they gain the necessary skills to manage their care needs independently. The childminder takes the children with her to do school drop offs. This helps to prepare the children for their next stage in learning and the move to school.

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provision

The childminder shows commitment towards meeting the learning and development requirements effectively. She carries out good quality observations and assessment on children's learning and development to track their progress in each area of learning.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to safeguard children. She is familiar with possible symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. She is fully aware of the appropriate procedures to follow if she has concerns to help to keep children safe. The childminder displays all her basic policies and procedures, including fire evaluation, in a folder for parents to readily look through. This helps to ensure they are aware of how she cares for their children. The childminder shows sufficient understanding of how to deal with any complaints and/or concerns as part of her partnership working with parents and others.

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provision

The childminder maintains up-to-date risk assessments and reviews them regularly. As a result, the environments inside and outdoors are safe for the children and the childminder minimises risks appropriately. The childminder sometimes travels by car with the children to local places, such as shops and she follows sound procedures to maintain the safety of children on all outings.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her provision and identifies the strengths and priorities for development to help her to drive improvement. She recognised that her first-aid certificate was due to expire but, due to unforeseen circumstances was unable to book on to a suitable course prior to her certificate expiring. This has resulted in a breach of requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage and associated requirements of the Childcare Register.

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provision

The childminder seeks the views of parents and observes children to help her identify areas to develop further. This reflects her positive attitude towards improving the quality of her provision. The childminder develops relationships with local schools and other childminders building a supportive social network and helping children become ready for their eventual move to full-time education.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure that an appropriate first aid qualification is maintained (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first aid qualification is maintained (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number 133327 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 840965 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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