Mulligan, Donna

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 16 December 2008

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 offers exceptionally good opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills. As a result, they make excellent progress towards the recognition of letters and pronouncing them correctly. This helps to prepare them extremely well for their future learning and eventual move to school.  The childminder uses highly effective assessment systems to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in learning quickly.  The childminder uses highly successful strategies that engage all parents in their child's progress. This helps to provide excellent continuity towards their next steps in learning.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their self-help and motivation skills. For example, she provides tissues within easy reach and encourages them to blow their own noses.  The childminder has a strong awareness of how to safeguard children. She understands

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This provision is good

the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She carries out thorough risk assessments to help keep children safe.  The childminder works closely in partnership with her co-childminder, and they identify strengths and weaknesses of practice to drive improvements together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always consistent when questioning children to ensure she fully maximises their opportunities to share their knowledge and understanding of the world.

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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 use of questioning techniques even further to maximise children's chances to share their knowledge and understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector had a discussion with children, the childminder and her co-childminder.  The inspector observed children during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector gathered the views from parents through discussions during the inspection and through written feedback.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures, and learning and development.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder works in close partnership with her co-childminder to provide an exceptionally good educational programme. She has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She provides an extremely well-resourced environment both indoors and outdoors to extend children's all-round learning. The childminder offers excellent and easily accessible resources, which promote children's early literacy skills. For example, outside she encourages children to recognise letters on posters. She encourages children to practise their early writing skills with chalks on the blackboards. When outdoor, the childminder teaches children about growth by encouraging them to plant their own seeds. However, at times, she does not ask them questions that encourage them to think and share their ideas. For example, she asks children if they are going to water the plants rather than asking questions to discover their knowledge about growth. The childminder

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who attend. This is outstanding

introduces mathematics into children's play consistently. For example, she draws shapes on the ground outside and children attempt to copy and name them. The childminder uses consistently clear words with the children to help to build their vocabulary and, as a result, children are making excellent progress in their language and communication skills. The excellent relationship she has with parents helps her successfully gather information about children's achievements from home. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning.

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good

The childminder and her co-childminder have implemented an effective key person system, and have developed good bonds with all children. This helps children to settle quickly and form secure attachments. Children behave very well because the childminder constantly reminds them of what she expects from them. The childminder organises activities that help children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she takes them to the local fire station to learn about fire safety. The childminder builds good relationships with other provisions, such as local schools. This helps her to share information about children's achievements and smooth the moves for them between her provision and school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works strongly together with her co-childminder to meet the learning and development, and safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She continues to access training to further her knowledge and skills, and to enhance outcomes for children. The childminder consistently gathers views and suggestions from parents and children to help her improve the quality of her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308688 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 834258 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Thame, in Oxfordshire. She works with another childminder each weekday, all year round. She has a level 3 early years qualification .

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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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