Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2016 31 March 2009

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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 builds strong attachments with the children she cares for. Children are happy and relaxed. They confidently move around the home and garden and make independent choices with regard to their play.  Teaching is good. The childminder uses her secure knowledge how children learn through play and their individual interests to provide a wide variety of exciting activities.  Behaviour is good. Children learn to be kind to each other, share the toys and take turns. The childminder is a positive role model and provides lots of positive verbal praise and encouragement.  Children learn about their own safety. They follow clear, consistent routines for crossing the road and regularly undertake fire drills to ensure they are fully aware of how to evacuate the home in the event of an emergency.  The childminder seeks the views of the parents about the service she provides. She reflects on her own practice and evaluates her observations and planning to ensure

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This provision is good

activities are well matched to children's abilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not always encouraged to share their views about what their children can already do on entry.  The childminder does not always make the most of professional development opportunities to further develop her good practice in order to support children to achieve to the highest levels.

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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

 strengthen the exchange of information on entry and encourage parents to share their views about what their children can already do, so that children fully benefit from a shared understanding and common approach to supporting their progress in learning  engage in available continuous professional development opportunities to ensure knowledge is kept up to date and that teaching skills continually develop.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed the child present as she played and discussed teaching methods with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder takes effective steps to ensure that children remain safe while in her care. Potential risks within the environment are minimised and the home and garden are secure. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the signs of abuse and neglect. She is confident of the procedures to follow to raise a concern about a child in her care. The childminder reflects her ethos of care through a variety of policies that supports her practice. The childminder plans activities to support and enhance children's learning. She communicates with parents each day to keep them informed of their child's progress and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enter a welcoming, vibrant environment. The childminder takes account of children's interests and future learning needs to plan activities. Children's language and communication skills are promoted well. The childminder talks to the children as they play. Children confidently identify the first letter of their own name and those of their friends. They practise their early writing skills and delight in asking the childminder what letters they have written. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and alone. They talk about the pictures they see and identify the different characters in stories. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical skills well. Children recognise different numerals and confidently tell her what numbers go together, for example, placing the number one next to nought reflects the number 10.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes time to build good relationships with the children. They seek her attention and welcome her into their play. The childminder is warm and caring towards the children and responds well to their needs. Children use their manners well and are kind and considerate to each other. Children's health and well-being are supported well. They learn about foods that have a positive effect on their bodies. Mealtimes are social occasions and children talk to each other and the childminder about the things they have been doing, especially with their families. Children enjoy being physically active. They visit the park and places of interest and enjoy a wide range of activities in the childminder's garden. Children become confident in their own personal care needs. They independently use the bathroom and understand the importance of following good hygiene routines throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They enjoy learning about the living world and observing changes that take place over time. For example, they regularly visit the swans and cygnets and see the differences over time. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. They join in with familiar text and recall the stories in their own words. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100173 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 848107 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Lower Boddington. She operates all year round from 8.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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