Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 20 October 2011

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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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. She welcomes children and their families into her home. As a result, children enjoy their time with her and parents see her as a source of advice and support.  The childminder plans a range of interesting and stimulating activities for all children. She organises a range of exciting trips and outings that enhance what she provides in her home. Children make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder gets to know the children well before she starts caring for them. She finds out about their routines and ensures the care she provides complements what happens in their own homes. As a result, all children, including the youngest, settle quickly.  The childminder is committed to providing good quality provision. She reviews what she does and makes good use of training opportunities to continuously improve her knowledge and practice.

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This provision is good

 Children learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder encourages children to eat a healthy diet and provides lots of opportunities to be outside in the fresh air.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise all resources in ways that encourage children to make choices about their play.

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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 opportunities for children to make choices about what they want to do and what resources they want to use.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in the childminder's home.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant about their understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant use careful questioning and encouragement to enhance children's learning. They talk with children about the sizes and colours of toy cars as they play together. Very young children are encouraged to reach out and grasp objects to test their physical abilities as the childminder offers smiles and support. Children enjoy lots of opportunities to explore their local environment and visit people in their community. For example, the childminder arranges trips to the train station, post office and library. Children regularly visit local parks and woods and learn to play cooperatively, building dens and collecting leaves and twigs to take back to the childminder's house. The interesting and varied activities and the enthusiasm of the childminder and her assistant enable all children to make good progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe. She and her assistant know what they must do to safeguard children. Her home is safe and welcoming and she provides a variety of toys and resources. However, the storage and organisation of resources means that children cannot always make independent choices about what they would like to use. Before children stay with her the childminder visits them at their homes and they visit her with their families. She uses these visits to get to know the children and to find out about their interests and routines. She can then ensure that the care she gives complements the care given at home. The childminder knows how each child needs comforting if they are upset and how each young baby likes to be held. As a result of the individual care she gives to each child, all children settle quickly and are confident that the childminder will take good care of them.

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provision is good

The childminder works closely with her well-qualified assistant to implement requirements effectively. They both make good use of training opportunities to improve what they do. For example, training about outdoor play led to more opportunities for children to build dens and play in the woods. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and reflects on the success of activities she plans. She wants the best for the children in her care. Parents are well informed about the progress their children make and appreciate the advice the childminder gives then about how to help their children at home. When children start school or nursery the childminder shares information about children's care and learning. As a result, children manage these moves successfully and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153035 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 846723 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder first registered in 2001.She lives in Bicester and is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder works with an assistant .Both hold relevant childcare qualifications.

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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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