Childminder 134366

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 14 March 2012

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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 good range of activities that children enjoy and that help them to make good progress in their learning.  Children benefit from interesting outings such as trips on buses and visits to the local library. As a result, children develop knowledge of their local community.  Children are happy and confident in the homely environment and build positive relationships with the childminder and their friends. They develop good self-esteem because the childminder regularly reassures them, offers encouragement and praises their achievements.  The childminder seeks additional training on child protection and is highly aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily safety checks and regular risk assessments. This helps to ensure children remain safe in her home and while on outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder seeks some information about children from their parents when they first start. However, this does not include as much detail as possible about what they already know and can do. Therefore, although the childminder works effectively with parents during their children's time with her, she is not always fully prepared to plan specifically from the very beginning.  Although the childminder generally provides a good learning environment, occasional background noise, such as the use of television, does not help children to concentrate.

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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

 make it easier for children to focus on their learning at all times by limiting background noises  gain as much detail as possible from parents about children's prior skills when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outdoors as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, documents and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the observations.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder, along with evidence of her suitability and that of the adults living in the household.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses information gathered from observations on children's play and ongoing parental discussions to provide targeted activities for children. These help children reach the identified next steps in their learning in a playful way. As a result, children make good progress towards the early learning goals. For example, as children play with dinosaur figures and look at books about dinosaurs, they learn to recognise letters in their name. The childminder understand well how children learn. Consequently, she is skilled at adapting activities to involve children of different ages and abilities. For example, younger children playing with water learn that some materials float and some sink. Through conversation, the childminder encourages older children to explore their scientific ideas about the affect of object size on floating and sinking. The childminder ensures good continuity for children's learning through supportive communication with their parents and

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who attend. This is good

staff at other early years settings they attend.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where all children are very happy and settled. The childminder encourages children to help themselves from the wide range of play materials. Consequently, children are motivated to learn as they explore. The childminder maintains consistent boundaries and encourages children to be kind and to consider one another. As a result, children behave well. Children benefit from gradual settling-in procedures and quickly develop secure bonds with the childminder. The childminder supports children emotionally in readiness for their move on to school. For example, children socialise with larger groups of children during visits to toddlers groups. Children become familiar with the local schools and teachers as the childminder collects older children from school. Children learn good routines to support their personal hygiene. Children develop an appropriate understanding of a healthy lifestyle through regular

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands and meets the legal requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She effectively protects children in her care. The childminder evaluates her provision through checks on activities, monitoring children's progress and ongoing consultations with parents. As a result, she recognises her strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder establishes good relationships with other practitioners to share knowledge and ideas that improve outcomes for children. For example, she has recently improved her observations and planning to ensure all children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 134366 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 841063 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 14 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Witney in Oxfordshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday all year round except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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