Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 2 August 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 focuses effectively on assessing any gaps in children's development. She uses good-quality teaching strategies to help children catch up quickly so that they are well prepared for their next stages in learning.  The childminder gives children lots of attention and plays a role alongside them so that they engage well in their activities.  Children experience a wide range of learning opportunities overall. These include outings in the local community that help them to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.  The childminder works well with parents to build positive relationships, to share information and to support them with their children's development.  Children are very settled and show that they feel relaxed and comfortable in the childminder's care.  The childminder is well organised and ensures that daily routines run smoothly, which gives children a sense of security.

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This provision is good

 The home is a safe environment for children and the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully successful in providing a wider range of resources in the garden to enhance children's creative and physical play further.

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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

 develop a wider range of resources for children to explore outdoors to enhance opportunities for creative and physical play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from written comments.  The inspector took account of a range of documentation, including children's assessment records and the childminder's training records.

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who attend. This is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements to assessment procedures to focus more carefully on next steps for individual children. As a result, she identifies children's learning needs quickly and adapts her practice effectively. For example, the childminder narrates children's play consistently, introduces new vocabulary and extends discussions to promote their language development successfully. The childminder helps children to develop essential skills routinely, such as learning about number, shapes, sounds and letters. She follows and extends children's interests, setting up a train track and a variety of vehicles for boys to explore, which helps to engage them well. Children enjoy stimulating outings that support their all-round development, as they buy fruit at the local market, visit cafes or watch a film at the cinema. On the day of the inspection, they enjoyed exploring water beads and numbers in a tray in the garden, while

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who attend. This is good

the childminder encouraged number recognition. However, only a few other outdoor resources were available to support further learning.

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good

Children enjoy cuddles with the childminder, snuggling into her as they benefit from her reassurance and warm approach. The childminder is a good role model and is effective in helping children to manage their feelings and develop positive behaviour. This approach enables children to develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem so that they are able to play and learn successfully. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and caters well for children with special dietary needs. Children learn about health and safety by talking about nutritious food and developing an awareness of how to stay safe near roads. The childminder supervises children closely to help keep them safe.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since the last inspection, she has gained a level 3 qualification and attended additional training, such as therapeutic play. As a result, the childminder focuses more on child-led play, which has a positive effect on engaging children in their activities. The childminder evaluates her practice continuously and is planning to attend further training to enhance her professional development. The childminder works effectively with parents and other settings that children attend to promote continuity. She encourages parents to borrow resources so that they can extend children's learning at home. She provides evening meals for children so that parents can have quality time with their children at the end of the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423211 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 822990 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire. The childminder operates on weekdays all year round, which includes out-of-school care. She holds a level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce.

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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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