Childminder EY386633

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 19 October 2010

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not use her observations well enough to monitor and identify the next steps in children's learning accurately, and to capture the progress made by all children. This hinders children from making good progress.  The childminder does not always make the best use of her positive relationship with parents to share information fully about their children's learning priorities and to influence children's development and progress at home.  Self-evaluation is not always accurate to identify clear weaknesses in the childminder's practice, including gaps in her knowledge, with particular regard to relevant legislation and guidance.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They benefit from lots of experiences, both in the home and during group sessions, such as in the community.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is caring and uses praise and reassurance well. Children develop good manners and learn to respect their friends and take turns.  The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn and develop. She places a focus on developing children's speaking and listening skills, and their ability to solve problems, while they play and take part in activities.  There are suitable opportunities for children to develop their independence, confidence and decision-making skills, such as through everyday play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve the use of assessments to clearly monitor and identify the next steps in children's learning and to plan activities based on children's needs and interests. 27/05/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 explore all opportunities to share information with parents about their children's progress, particularly to extend learning opportunities at home  review the quality of the provision regularly to identify areas for improvement and to address professional development needs, including knowledge of relevant changes in legislation to promote children's care and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play throughout the inspection and assessed the quality of teaching, and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including a selection of the childminder's policies, and looked at children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments made available during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to maintain appropriate records with regards to safety. She has a suitable understanding of child protection procedures. However, since the last inspection, the childminder has not kept abreast with changes in requirements. Additionally, she does not consistently monitor children's learning and progress to identify their ongoing needs. The childminder has a reasonable understanding of her responsibilities. However, her ability to continually improve is not secure. She does not reflect enough on the quality of her service to identify and address all areas of development, including any gaps in her knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder obtains general information from parents about children's abilities when they first start. She generally observes children while they play and assesses their development. However, she does not use this information to review accurately children's progress towards the early learning goals. Furthermore, due to gaps in monitoring, the childminder lacks a clear understanding of the children's levels of achievement to share with parents and support learning at home. The childminder generally interacts well with the children and promotes their speaking and listening skills. For example, she engages older children in conversations and questions them to extend their thinking. The childminder gets involved in children's play. For example, she directs learning about growing while they plant seeds together in pots. The childminder promotes children's interests in books, for example, she encourages them to sit and listen to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children to feel emotionally secure. She raises their self-esteem and confidence. She promotes children's sense of belonging and emotional well-being effectively. Children develop close relationships with the childminder. She sets a good example to children and encourages them to be helpful and kind. The childminder has a positive impact on children's behaviour. She teaches children to value and respect others, and to celebrate cultural differences. She ensures children have plenty of opportunities to exercise regularly and develop their physical skills, particularly during outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress in their learning and development due to gaps in identifying their learning in a timely way to support them fully. Despite this, children develop some of the necessary skills to support the next stages in their learning. For example, they develop their confidence, independence, and social skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386633 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1039934 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Greater Leys area of Oxford. She provides care from 7am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday, and operates 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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