O'Rourke, Sebrina

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2015 23 September 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

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: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has developed extremely effective systems for monitoring all children's progress. She builds accurate pictures of all children's skills and interests and makes excellent use of this information to plan interesting and purposeful activities. As a result, all children make rapid progress in their learning.  Attachments between the childminder and the children are extremely secure. She ensures that she gets to know them and their families very well before they are left in her care. As a result, all children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and they flourish and thrive in the nurturing and positive environment.  Children are extremely confident and very motivated to learn. They are eager to explore their surroundings and the high-quality resources.  The childminder develops exceptional partnerships with parents and highly effective working relationships with other settings children attend. Everyone works together as a

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This provision is outstanding

highly effective team to ensure the best possible outcomes for each child.  The childminder demonstrates an inspirational commitment to providing the best service she can. She reviews all that she does and seeks the views of parents as she does so. She is constantly looking for ways to improve her already excellent provision.  The childminder puts children's safety and well-being at the heart of all that she does. She fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children.

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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 outdoor resources still further to fully maximise opportunities for children to use their imagination and play creatively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children indoors and outdoors, and spoke with the childminder about the learning that was taking place.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of first aid, child development and safeguarding.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, policies and training certificates.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. She carefully observes them as they go about their play and uses this information to plan relevant next steps in each child's learning. Her interactions with the children are purposeful and insightful. She understands the benefits of sometimes standing back and allowing children to lead their own play. When she does take the lead the quality of the teaching is exemplary. Young children show awe and wonder as they explore the baskets of interesting everyday items the childminder provides. Singing sessions are purposeful and well planned. The childminder takes great care to ensure that all children can join in, regardless of their age or stage of development. As a result, all children make rapid progress in their learning and are extremely well-prepared for their move to school or nursery when the time comes.

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outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy being with the childminder. They approach her for cuddles and there is a great deal of laughter as they all go about their day. Parents are delighted with how well their children settle and how happy they are in the childminder's care. The children enjoy exploring the plentiful resources the childminder provides. Children learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder ensures they enjoy healthy snacks and daily opportunities to be out in the fresh air. The childminder fully understands the importance of praising and encouraging positive behaviour. She is an excellent role model; she is quick to recognise and offer praise when children have been helpful or kind. As a result, children behave extremely well and are developing into highly confident and happy individuals.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder fully understands the requirements of her role. She has a detailed understanding of what she must do if she is concerned about a child's welfare and makes the most of opportunities to further improve her knowledge and understanding around this aspect of her role. She is well qualified and seeks out additional training opportunities to further improve her already excellent understanding of child development. She uses this enhanced knowledge to modify and improve all that she does. The childminder continually looks for opportunities to improve what she offers. For example, by considering ways of further enhancing the resources she provides for children in her garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406186 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 831457 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 23 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder first registered in 2010.She lives on the outskirts of Banbury, Oxfordshire. She holds a relevant childcare 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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