Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 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 knows the children well and, as a result, children are emotionally well supported and develop in confidence.  Children are kept safe from harm as the childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Consequently, children are well protected, and have a safe and secure environment in which to play and explore.  The childminder organises a broad range of well-planned activities and outings for children that support them to make good progress in their learning, in relation to their starting points.  Parents are very involved in their children's learning as the childminder shares regular updates and involves them in the assessment process; including the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder's effective self-evaluation processes, and her commitment to extending her knowledge and practice through training, help to ensure a good standard of care

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor environment does not provide children with as many exciting experiences and activities, as indoors, to extend and enhance their learning.  The childminder does not always effectively organise her toys and resources so that children can choose what they want to use for themselves, to encourage them to explore and investigate independently.

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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

 enhance the organisation of toys and resources so that all children have even greater opportunity to freely choose what they want to play with  improve the outdoor play space to provide a wide and exciting range of play experiences that enhance children's all-round learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the play areas.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including some policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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who attend. This is good

Children benefit from good-quality care and learning opportunities, which help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language development. She teaches younger children new words. Older children develop sentences as she adds words or phrases to their conversation. Children develop an understanding that print carries meaning as the childminder shares stories with them, and they learn to look at books for pleasure. The environment is stimulating and age appropriate equipment and toys mean that children are able to self- select toys, which contributes to their self-motivation and confidence. However, some of the resources are stored out of children's sight resulting in missed opportunities for them to make independent choices about what they want to play with. The childminder has effective systems for planning and assessment, and adapts activities to meet children's

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good

The childminder promotes positive behaviour by giving children consistent praise and encouragement. This helps to build their self-esteem. Children learn to share toys and show interest in their friends' play as she sensitively explains to them about sharing and taking turns. Children benefit from regular outside play in the fresh air. This supports children's physical well-being. However, the outdoor environment does not provide children with as many exciting experiences and activities, as indoors, to extend and enhance their learning. Parents provide children with healthy meals and drinks, which means that individual dietary requirements are well met. Furthermore, the childminder encourages younger children to cooperate with their care routines and begin to recognise their own needs. Older children are able to tend to their own toileting needs, developing confidence in managing their physical self-care.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Well-organised documentation helps her keep children safe. She works with other childminders and implements any new information or knowledge into her practice. This results in improved outcomes for children. The childminder involves parents in children's learning. For example, she shares regular updates through a variety of methods, which includes a daily diary and a learning journal. The childminder shares information about children's care routines with teachers at local schools and other provisions children attend. This provides a consistent approach for children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248884 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 833000 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Banbury, in Oxfordshire. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, all year round. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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