Andrews, Jennifer

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 2015 4 March 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 provides a welcoming environment where all children feel valued and cared for. She ensures all children know how much she enjoys their company. This promotes children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder is skilled at what she does. She guides children's learning well and is an enthusiastic playmate. As a result, children progress well in all areas of learning.  Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to develop important skills. For example, the childminder teaches them how to wash their hands and chop fruit. This helps children learn to be independent and promotes their physical well-being.  Parents feel well informed about their children's progress. They appreciate the advice that the childminder offers. These strong relationships support children's learning at home and at the childminder's.  The childminder has built useful relationships with staff at schools and pre-schools

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This provision is good

where children also attend. She shares information about children's progress and works in partnership with the other professionals to help close any learning gaps.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have opportunities to explore and extend their learning about the natural environment.  The childminder plans activities to support children's early writing skills. However, she does not always organise resources in ways that encourage children to practise these developing skills during their chosen play.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to include writing and mark making into their play, to support their developing literacy skills  improve opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector asked the childminder to evaluate the learning that has taken place.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, qualifications and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a range of interesting activities that support children's development well. She routinely observes all children, which enables her to build accurate pictures of each child's current needs and interests. The childminder uses this information to promote all children's learning as they happily play. She helps older children count and sort, and models clear language for younger children. The childminder makes good choices about when to stand back and let children explore for themselves. For example, all children enjoyed mixing paint and glitter, discovering how the colours change. Children respond enthusiastically to the challenges that the childminder sets. For example, they enjoyed working out how they can all fit into the cardboard box spaceship they helped build. The childminder ensures children enjoy their learning and have the skills needed for a successful move to school or pre-school.

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good

The childminder meets children's care needs well. She fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children. The childminder takes the necessary steps to keep her home safe and secure. She knows what to do if she has child protection concerns. On trips and outings, she teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Children learn to cross roads safely and about the need to stay in sight of trusted adults. The childminder is consistent in her approach to managing behaviour and teaches children to consider the needs of each other; for example, by asking older children to think about how younger children might feel if they do not share the toys. Children respond well to this approach and to the praise and encouragement from the childminder. They learn to play cooperatively and behave well for their ages.

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provision is good

The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and meets them well. She is committed to doing her job well. Since the last inspection, she has improved the organisation of children's records. She has introduced ways to encourage parents and children to share their views about the service she offers. The childminder reflects on how she can improve further, for example, by introducing parent questionnaires. She routinely keeps her skills and knowledge up to date, for example, through doing her own research. This enables her to continue providing good quality care and education for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 134238 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 846420 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 4 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Chinnor, Oxfordshire and offers care from Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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