Staley, Hana

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 5 December 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 Outstanding 1

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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 excellent opportunities for children to develop their independence during mealtimes by teaching them new skills.  Children play with an extensive range of resources indoors, which are available at low- level so that they can choose easily and follow their own interests.  Children develop secure relationships with the childminder and play well together, showing good progress in their social skills.  The childminder uses effective assessment procedures to support children's learning and to share information with parents.  The childminder uses good-quality discussions to promote children's language development successfully.  The childminder involves children of all ages in all activities, adapting these as necessary to suit individual children.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the procedures for safeguarding children to promote their safety.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other settings that children

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This provision is good

attend to promote continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend the programme for children's early mathematical development as well as possible. She does not always promote children's abilities to work out solutions to solve problems, or check that she plans for this sort of activity.

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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

 extend the programme for children's early mathematical development by planning opportunities for children to solve problems so that they think of, and test out, their own solutions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through discussions on the day and through written comments.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and evidence of the childminder's training and qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

Children involve themselves in many stimulating activities across all areas of learning. They enjoy exploring the learning environment and they take part in specially organised, interesting activities with the childminder, such as glass painting and flower arranging. As a result, children have a positive approach to learning. The childminder narrates children's play, asks questions and repeats words, tailoring her interactions and ongoing support to children's individual capabilities. This good teaching develops children's speaking skills well. The childminder provides interesting new resources for children to explore, such as a very long cardboard tube in the garden which children enjoy whizzing cars down. However, she does not always encourage children to work out problems, such as what to do when the cars get stuck in the tube. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's development and activities. For example, she routinely shares children's

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who attend. This is good

development records and sends out regular newsletters.

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outstanding

At mealtimes, the childminder involves even the youngest children in food preparation. Children are very keen to get plates, knives and forks ready on a tray. They confidently choose healthy food from the fridge with the childminder's support. At the table, the childminder teaches them to spread margarine on their bread, put sandwiches together and cut up cucumber and grapes safely. Children respond exceptionally well. They develop very good levels of independence. Children show that they clearly enjoy each other's company. They feel very comfortable with the childminder, who meets their physical needs to a very high standard, so children feel very secure when with her. The childminder works well with other early years settings that children attend, and to which they will transfer, so that they are well prepared and feel confident about such changes.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities and meets requirements. She supervises children closely both indoors and in the garden to keep them safe. The childminder attends relevant training so that her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. She evaluates her practice on a daily basis. She responds effectively to children's changing interests by introducing new resources and activities. These keep children interested. Since the last inspection, the childminder has gained a suitable qualification, which has helped her to develop improved teaching strategies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427685 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 823341 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Carterton, in Oxfordshire. The childminder operates on a full-time basis all year, and provides out-of-school care. She holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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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