Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 17 March 2012

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder observes children, but not consistently enough to fully assess what they can do. Therefore, she does not always plan challenging activities to help children make the best possible progress.  Partnerships with parents are inconsistent, so do not fully promote children's learning and development from when she first starts to care for them.  The childminder does not fully provide children with resources and learning opportunities in the outside areas. This means that children are not able to explore all areas of learning while playing outside.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides children with a sound range of play experiences that help them to learn and develop.  The childminder is patient and kind with the children. She develops warm relationships with them, so they are happy in her care.  The childminder soundly reflects on her practice. She has created an interesting and accessible inside area, which motivates children to explore and learn.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that all children's levels of achievement are regularly assessed and that the information gained is used consistently to plan and provide challenging learning experiences.

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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

 improve the outside play space, so that it is a well-resourced and welcoming environment that promotes all areas of children's learning  gather information about all children's needs and abilities from parents, from when they first join, to fully promote children's learning and development from the beginning  improve partnerships with parents, by encouraging them to extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children interacting during play.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed a range of paperwork, including children's learning records and the safeguarding policy.  The inspector read letters from parents and spoke to children.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder ensures that children can independently reach the resources, toys and activities that interest them. Therefore, the children enjoy their time with the childminder and keep occupied. The childminder does not consistently observe or assess children's learning. Therefore, she does not always plan interesting activities to promote children's learning needs. However, the childminder does count with children and use mathematical language as she plays with them. She encourages them to retell recent events and helps them to pronounce words correctly. As a result, children are making sound progress in their language and communication. Overall, the childminder helps children to develop the skills they will need for school. The childminder has sound relationships with parents, although information sharing about their children's skills on entry and their learning at home is variable. Therefore, parents are not fully involved in their children's learning.

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requires improvement

The children seek out the childminder for comfort and affection, snuggling up to her when they are unsure or tired. The childminder is a good role model. She speaks kindly to children and treats them with respect. As a result, the children are happy and confident. They behave well and enjoy playing together. The childminder's home is a safe and welcoming space for the children. Therefore, they can move around and explore safely. The childminder has built a playroom in her back garden and this provides interesting learning experiences for children. The childminder takes the children on regular trips to local playgroups and parks. These outings promote children's physical skills and their understanding of the local community. However, the childminder's outside area provides fewer resources and learning experiences to fully promote children's learning.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She has the required polices and risk assessments in place. The childminder understands the signs that may cause concerns about a child's well-being. She has attended safeguarding training and is vigilant about the children in her care. In addition, she helps children to begin to understand how to keep themselves safe, for example, by talking about road safety. The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of the learning and development requirements and develops her practice with ongoing training. She has put in place methods for planning and assessment, but does not consistently implement these. Therefore, although she promotes children's learning, she does not consistently challenge them enough. The childminder reviews her practice and seeks the view of parents and children to identify areas for improvement. She acts on these views and is currently

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provision requires improvement

applying to use the empty garden next door to improve her outside play area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431317 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 816674 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in a ground floor flat, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Apart from the bedroom, all of the premises, including an outdoor playroom, are used for childminding. There is a small enclosed patio area available for outdoor play. The childminder works each weekday from 6am until 7pm, for 50 weeks of the year. Currently she has five children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder cares for children who are learning English as an additional language. The childminder holds a suitable early years qualification at level 2.

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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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