Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2016 Not applicable

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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 knows the children very well. She plans effectively from their individual interests and identifies their next steps for learning to help them make good progress.  The childminder provides good-quality toys and resources, including those which support children's good understanding of diversity, similarities and differences.  Children behave very well and respond positively to plenty of praise and encouragement. They learn good manners, to be kind, share and take turns.  The childminder communicates effectively with parents and keeps them up to date about their children's routine and achievements. Parents are very pleased with the childminding service they receive.  The enthusiastic childminder reflects on her practice and values the views of children and parents to help her effectively plan the future development of her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share further ideas with parents, to strengthen children's ongoing learning and development at home.  The childminder does not fully encourage children's independence skills, particularly at mealtimes, or share their successes to further enhance their sense of achievement.

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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

 share further ideas to help parents guide their children's learning at home  build further on children's existing independence skills and talk about their achievements in the childminding setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and committed to her ongoing professional development. She attends training courses and local childminding meetings to enhance her existing good knowledge and skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and procedures to follow should she have concerns. The childminder risk assesses the environments used by children, so they can play safely. She monitors children's progress carefully to help her ensure they do not fall behind in their learning. Overall, partnerships with parents and other providers are good. Effective two-way and three-way communications keep everyone up to date about children's individual needs. The childminder complements children's learning further by working closely with local pre-school staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good-quality play and learning resources, which are easily accessible so children can help themselves. To successfully extend children's learning and play experiences, the childminder uses good teaching methods. For example, she helps children to solve simple problems, learn new words and develop good speaking and listening skills. Children practise early writing and reading skills; for example, as they make marks in sand, write shopping lists, explore letters and sounds, and recognise their name. During the inspection, children enjoyed exploring the sounds of musical instruments and enjoyed singing songs, which further supports their communication and language skills. Children develop good creative skills and imagination; for instance, they paint, explore tactile materials and act out during role play. Children extend their good mathematical skills, for example, as they count and name shapes, and explore measurement by filling

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and emptying different sized containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. Children develop close attachments to the childminder who effectively promotes their emotional well-being. Children experience a healthy lifestyle. For example, they know they need to wash their hands to prevent germs and enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. Children develop good physical skills and they use a range of apparatus, such as slides, swings and balancing equipment. They also benefit from outings to the woods and local library. Children have good opportunities to learn about other people's beliefs. For example, they listen to Chinese music, make lanterns, observe Chinese numbers and writing, and enjoy role play with real utensils as part of Chinese new year celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress and acquire the knowledge and skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482170 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 989822 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Thursday, from 9am until 5.30pm, for most of the year. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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