Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 11 August 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not consistently use the information gained from observations and assessments to plan sharply enough for children's next steps in their learning. Children do not make consistently good progress in areas such as communication, speaking and aspects of personal development.  The childminder does not monitor children's overall progress effectively or address the slower progress that some children make in their learning.  The childminder has suitable partnerships with parents but does not actively engage them in supporting children's learning at home or working towards next steps in learning.  The childminder does not fully reflect on her practice. Therefore, she does not always identify the areas most in need of improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment. Children have opportunities to choose toys from a varied selection of resources. They are encouraged to follow their interests and make choices in their learning.  Children play happily and are confident in the care of the childminder. The childminder offers them lots of attention and praise, which helps them to feel valued and supports their emotional well-being.  Children benefit from fresh air and exercise during visits to local parks, which helps to support their health and physical well-being. They make good progress in their physical development.

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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

 ensure that assessments of all children are used effectively when planning activities, to motivate and challenge children, and that activities are matched to gaps in their learning, such as communication, language and social skills 27/07/2016

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 monitor the educational programmes effectively to identify and plan for weaker aspects of children's learning, to ensure good progress overall 27/07/2016

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 establish purposeful partnerships with parents and other professionals to develop consistency of learning between home and the setting. 27/07/2016

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

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 develop effective self-evaluation processes to identify areas of weakness to improve practice and outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how she obtains the views of all those that use her provision.  The inspector examined a selection of documentation, including parents' comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She completes regular risk assessments and safety checks to ensure the environment is safe and secure for the children. Suitability checks have been completed on all adults who live on the premises. The childminder shows some commitment to continuous improvement. She attends training and works with the local authority to continue to improve her provision. Areas identified for improvement at her previous inspection have been suitably addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder recognises that children learn through play and supports them so that they make sound progress. She considers children's interests and provides a range of activities that generally support their development. For example, children print their hands and feet in paint. They practise counting and match shapes and colours as they build with colourful blocks. However, teaching is not focused sharply enough on what children need to learn next. The childminder does not always plan effectively or support children to encourage their early language skills. Children make only steady progress in areas such as speaking and are in danger of falling behind without targeted support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are settled and form positive relationships with the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being. They behave well as they suitably follow the boundaries and expectations of the setting. The childminder manages behaviour effectively and she acts as a positive role model to the children. She remains calm and consistent in her approach. Children develop adequate levels of independence as they choose toys to play with. The childminder provides a variety of balanced and nutritious snacks, which helps children to develop an understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Children are not yet motivated learners who sustain good levels of concentration in their play. They are only making adequate progress in their self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress overall in most areas of learning, given their starting points. They learn about number and size through everyday activities. They enjoy opportunities to learn about colour as they make marks on paper with paint. This provides with them with an adequate range of skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133376 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1048675 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Marcham, near Abingdon in Oxfordshire. The childminder works on weekdays and is open 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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