Childminder EY481982

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 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

 Children enjoy good relationships with the childminder and each other. They show that they feel settled and relaxed in the childminder's company.  The childminder uses her successful observation and assessment procedures to plan a range of interesting activities that reflect children's individual needs. Children make good progress in preparation for their next stages in learning and for school.  The childminder is well organised. She manages a wide age range of children effectively and meets all their needs well, such as during school holidays.  Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's practice. They receive good quality information about their children's progress, together with guidance about supporting children's learning at home.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and keeps up to date with current information and guidance.  The childminder reflects on her practice routinely to help her build on her strengths and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to discuss safety rules and behaviour expectations more fully with younger children. They do not always show that they fully understand the consequences of not following safety rules and understand how their behaviour affects others.

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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

 extend opportunities for younger children to understand safety rules and behaviour expectations to help them become more aware of the consequences of their actions and the feelings of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through letters, emails and discussions on the day.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and evidence of the childminder's training records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities. Safeguarding is effective. Following training, the childminder is familiar with procedures to follow in response to concerns about children's welfare and has an effective approach to the safe use of the internet. The childminder encourages parents and children to share their views about her practice to help her make improvements. For example, since registration, she has developed her range of resources to provide additional learning opportunities. The childminder is planning to attend further training about child development to support her ongoing professional knowledge and understanding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop and learn. She uses effective teaching strategies to encourage children's progress, such as following their interests, recalling previous learning and listening to their responses. The childminder interacts successfully with children to engage them in activities and encourage them to share their thinking. She plans thoughtful activities to help individual children develop specific skills, such as hand-to-eye coordination and counting in sequence. The childminder works closely with parents, carers and other settings that children attend. For example, she encourages children to take favourite books home to share with their parents to support their early literacy development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, calm and inclusive play environment. She helps children to develop good cooperation skills overall, supporting them to take turns and share resources. The childminder helps children to respect people who are different from themselves and to have a positive approach to diversity. She helps new children to settle quickly, working closely with parents to ensure that she meets individual needs effectively. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles, such as the importance of good nutrition and regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are polite and helpful, and enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks. They become independent in managing their personal needs and they develop good physical skills as they use tools and equipment. Children use a broad range of vocabulary as they engage in play activities and express their ideas. They use numbers with increasing confidence and talk about the marks they make as they engage in creative activities. Children have good opportunities for exercise and to find out about the world around them. For example, they enjoy finding out about the natural world by taking part in bug hunts, making a snail hotel and visiting a local bird sanctuary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481982 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 994571 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 4 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 in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers part-time care all year, including out-of-school care.

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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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