Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 uses her developing self-evaluation process well and effectively gathers feedback from parents and children to help identify her strengths and improve outcomes for children.  The childminder develops strong relationships with parents to help ensure information is shared quickly and easily. For example, when children start she obtains information from parents about their health, interests and needs.  The childminder plans a varied range of experiences to help children to learn and develop. She supports children well during their play and this helps them build on their skills.  Children behave well and consistently display positive behaviour. For example, the childminder sets and agrees the house rules with the children so they know what is expected of them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to build on their existing skills. For example, at times, she steps in too quickly to complete tasks for children rather than encouraging them to try first for themselves.  The childminder does not always make full use of her assessments of children to precisely monitor their progress to help sharply and swiftly identify any gaps in learning.

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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 opportunities for children to build on their independence skills further and manage even more tasks by themselves  continue to embed the current system for monitoring children's ongoing learning to help gain a more sharply focused picture of children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder abouther daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of their parents' views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, and discussed the quality of care and teaching with her.  The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date, such as through attending safeguarding and paediatric first aid training. Her understanding of how to keep children safe is good. For example, she checks her environment for potential risks and knows how to report concerns to the relevant authorities. She implements rigorous policies and procedures to help ensure the smooth running of her provision. The childminder shares information with parents about their children on a daily basis. Parents state that their children are happy and well settled in her care. The childminder seeks different ways to maintain her professional development. She continuously updates her knowledge and skills to help her improve her provision and the experiences she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and provides exciting activities that reflect their interests well. She supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she talks to children during their play and encourages them to repeat words to extend their vocabulary. She uses simple questions to help extend children's speaking and listening skills. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to develop their creative and imaginative skills. Children help to make play dough and they collect leaves and sticks for creative activities. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world and diversity well. For example, children enjoy activities, such as cooking, where they learn about different people and the local community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and supportive environment. She develops positive relationships with children and their family. Children settle quickly, and feel safe and secure within her care. Children have the opportunity to develop good personal, social and emotional skills. The childminder takes children on visits to local playgroups so they can meet and play with other children. This helps them to learn and build on how they share, take turns and respect others. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles effectively. She ensures children have regular access to outdoor play, where they enjoy physical activities and exercise. Children eat healthy and nutritious lunches, and learn to take care of their own personal needs, such as washing their hands and feeding themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stage in learning, such as being ready for nursery or school. They confidently use simple words, body language and emotions to express themselves. They listen and show respect to the childminder and each other, and develop good self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474135 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 975496 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Deptford, within the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates each weekday, 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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Telephone number

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