Childminder EY475552

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 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 has gained a good understanding of how children learn through her previous work in other early years settings. She provides a variety of stimulating activities and resources that encourage children's enthusiasm for play and learning. Children develop well and make good progress in her care.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being successfully. She provides tailored settling-in arrangements for children when they start. Children confidently direct her in their play and share simple jokes. She is sensitive to children's changing emotional needs throughout the day.  Children develop their independence as they explore. The childminder successfully supports their self-care and personal hygiene skills. Children learn to respect the environment and toys. For example, they help to tidy up readily after play.  The childminder has maintained ongoing improvements to her provision since her

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This provision is good

registration. She is self-reflective and seeks the advice of other childminders.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Activities are not always planned to give children the very best chance to build on their existing skills and make rapid progress to achieve their next steps in learning.  The childminder has not fully explored the different ways to share ideas with parents to further support their children's learning at home.

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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

 make even better use of the information gathered from observations to meticulously plan highly challenging activities for every child  develop further opportunities for parents to share their children's learning and continue the learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including records of children's learning and some policies. The inspector explored the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times, and observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector checked the qualifications and training of the childminder, along with evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow if she has any cause for concern over a child's welfare. She has a range of well- considered policies and procedures that she shares with parents and implements in her daily practices. This helps to ensure children's safety. The childminder regularly shares her accurate assessments of children's learning and development with parents. She uses these to check for any areas where children may need extra support from the start of their time with her. Assessments clearly indicate the good progress children make from their starting points. The childminder uses her links with other settings children attend to provide continuity for children's experiences. She keeps her knowledge and skills updated through a range of activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is particularly skilled at helping children to follow their own ideas and interests. For example, children interested in vehicles enjoyed watching tractors in fields. They played with toy farm materials and read stories about tractors and the work they do. The childminder supports children's creative ideas and sensory play in many ways. For example, children enjoyed cutting shapes from play dough and learning about colours. The childminder asks effective questions to help challenge children's thinking skills and responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and play together, developing their personal and social skills. They learn to value each other's differences and similarities. The childminder helps children build their awareness of a healthy lifestyle in many ways. She talks to them about healthy foods and they play outside daily. The childminder shares information well with parents about their children's general well-being, care and some activities. The childminder extends children's knowledge of their local community in different ways, including outings and visits to places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and sociable learners. They spend long periods of time engaged in activities. Children respond well to the childminder's running commentary about what they can see and what they are doing. Older children learn to write their own name and count. Children's early literacy and mathematical skills are encouraged in many ways. For example, older children use mathematical resources which are more targeted to their stage of development. Children eagerly take part in conversations. They learn important skills that help to prepare them for their next stage of development and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475552 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 975501 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives on a residential road in the village of Bayworth, on the outskirts of Oxford. The childminder provides care from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, throughout the year.

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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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