Smith, Samantha Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2015 19 May 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she engages children in thoughtful discussions, which helps them to learn new words and encourages them to express themselves very well.  The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to monitor and identify children's needs, and plan next steps in their learning. She has developed resources that build on children's interests and promote their learning. This supports children to make continuously good progress in their learning.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder, which promotes their emotional well-being and confidence. They learn about each other's differences and are becoming respectful of others.  The childminder provides clear guidance to children about their behaviour. As a result, children learn about acceptable behaviour and expectations.  The childminder implements a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, and

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This provision is good

shares these with parents so they are well informed of the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully consider outdoor learning opportunities for children who learn better outdoors. This means she does not consistently provide activities that extend their learning even further.  The childminder does not consistently encourage all parents to provide information about children's learning at home to help contribute to the future planning of activities.

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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

 plan more stimulating activities to further challenge the learning of children who learn best outdoors, to encourage their thoughts, ideas and interests  strengthen partnerships with parents and encourage them to share information about their children's learning at home to help promote a consistent approach between home and the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor environments.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the planning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding, complaints and risk assessments.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from written testimonials and the childminder's parent survey.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed with the childminder her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow with regard to child protection to keep children safe from harm. The childminder keeps up to date by reading professional information and she completes training to strengthen her good knowledge and skills even further. The childminder successfully evaluates the effectiveness of her service, and identifies her strengths and areas for future development. The childminder is motivated, enthusiastic and keen to improve constantly, having identified further training to support her ongoing professional development and to support the children in her care. Good working relationships with other agencies, such as the local children's centre, ensure families receive the help they need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about what children can do when they join her. This helps her to plan appropriate experiences to support children's individual progress. The childminder understands how children learn and interacts with them well. Children are curious and responsive to the activities on offer. They enjoy exploring sand as they dig, build sandcastles and move the sand from a sand tray to a cup. The childminder uses this opportunity to help children solve problems, teach them about numbers and develop their mathematical vocabulary. Children have access to a good selection of books. The childminder supports children's early reading skills well, for example, by introducing rhyming words. Furthermore, children learn early writing skills as they explore using pencils to make marks and draw pictures. These activities prepare children well for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and sensitive to the needs of all children. Therefore, children confidently seek help and reassurance when needed. They are comfortable and feel a sense of belonging. Children follow hygiene practices well. For example, they sing songs about hand washing with the childminder as they complete this routine. The childminder provides fresh fruit each day with milk or water. Children develop good physical skills; for example, they bounce on the miniature trampoline, ride trikes and push along sturdy toys when learning to walk. Trips to the local parks and collecting older children from school provide the childminder with opportunities to teach children about keeping safe. Therefore, children are aware of potential dangers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Their progress is monitored closely, which means that the childminder identifies if children need additional support. She works effectively with parents to give these children extra support so they continue to make progress. This helps children develop skills for their next stages of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420538 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 832655 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Bicester, in Oxfordshire. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 4. She offers care before and after school each weekday, all year round.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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