Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 17 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder organises interesting and well-planned activities for the children, which encourages them to make good progress in their learning.  Children behave well, and they help the childminder to tidy up and prepare for snack times.  Children follow good hygiene routines, which encourage independence. They enjoy healthy food, which promotes their good health.  The children develop good communication and language skills, through engaging play and interactions with the childminder.  The childminder is well trained in safeguarding and child protection and she evaluates the provision to help it improve continuously.  The childminder communicates with parents regularly about care routines, which ensures she has a good understanding of each child's specific needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently promote a two-way flow of information with parents to promote children's learning and achievements at home.The childminder does not always involve parents and others involved in the children's learning in the assessment process to inform planning for children's next stage in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents to support children's learning and development at home.  develop assessment arrangements to encourage everyone involved in a child's learning to be included in the process, so that planning for future learning is based on a thorough knowledge of each child.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children, inside and outside.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a sample of other documentation including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides an exciting and varied range of activities, which promote learning across the seven areas. Children have free access to a wide range of toys, which encourages independence and self-motivation. The childminder plays with children enthusiastically, asking questions and supporting them to extend thinking and learning. For example, after a recent snowfall she organised an activity with toy people and cars in shaving foam, ice cubes and glitter, to recreate snow. This enabled children to explore size, shape and make comparisons, which developed mathematical thinking and understanding of the world. The childminder supported children's communication and language skills by encouraging the children to talk about opinions and feelings. Through such engaging learning, all children make good progress. The childminder observes and assesses progress well. She identifies children's next stages in learning accurately meeting

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who attend. This is good

all their needs. Although the childminder communicates regularly with parents, there is not enough information sharing to promote continuity of learning at home.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming, and the children enjoy her care and support. The childminder praises the children regularly and encourages good behaviour, politeness and kindness. This promotes children's confidence and self-awareness. Children have opportunities to be active during visits to local parks, places of interest and zoos, which encourages social skills and physical development. Regular outside play encourages the children to cooperate and use their imagination. The childminder meets individual dietary needs through communication with parents. She extends their understanding of healthy diets through organising cooking activities, such as making their own pizzas. The childminder meets with other providers, supporting children to understand diversity in the local community. This helps to prepare them for their move onto pre-school or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, and she understands how to keep children safe. She undertakes risk assessments to keep her home safe and secure for children. She ensures that her assistant is well trained, and understands their role and responsibility. The childminder is keen to undertake training in developing learning outside to support further those children who prefer to learn outside. The childminder shares children's progress in learning with parents, but she does not fully involve them in assessments and evaluation of learning. This means she is not developing a complete and thorough knowledge of children's progress to inform planning for the next stage in their development. The childminder maintains effective partnerships with other providers, including local schools, which ensures good preparation for the next stage in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378647 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 838197 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. The property is accessed by a flight of outdoor steps, with childminding taking place on first-floor level. The property has two areas for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder works with a part-time assistant. The childminder and her assistant take children to and from local schools and pre-schools. Shops, a park, toddler groups, library and other town amenities lie within walking distance. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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