Childminder EY480493

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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

 The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children to help them develop the skills they need in readiness for school. She effectively encourages their enthusiasm for discovery. All children make good progress relative to their capabilities and starting points.  Children develop very close relationships with the childminder, who is attentive and meets their physical and emotional needs well. Children are particularly happy and confident in her care.  The childminder supplements her indoor provision with a wide range of experiences that build on children's interest in the outdoors and the local community. For example, they visit wildlife parks, recycled material play projects, local play groups and shops.  The childminder reflects on her practice effectively. She makes positive changes that improve children's learning experiences and skills. For example, she has developed her outdoor play provision to better suit children who prefer to learn outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to extend children's emerging language skills as fully as possible.  The childminder does not always share with parents precise and detailed information about their children's learning to fully support their home 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

 increase opportunities for children to hear new words to extend their developing communication and language skills even further  explore more ways to encourage parents to support their children's 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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times, and observed the quality of teaching. The inspector and the childminder jointly considered the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability checks, self-evaluation and the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding.  The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder shares information effectively with the other early year's settings which children attend. For example, she regularly views the learning records they keep and meets with children's key persons. The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities. She uses her links with the local pre-school to improve the activities she offers children and to develop her knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that meet children's individual learning needs based on observations of what they need to learn next. She uses her regular assessment of children's learning to check their progress, identify their achievements and address any gaps. The childminder encourages children to choose activities, follow their ideas and persevere with challenging tasks as they play. For example, she observed as younger children tried to use a wand to blow bubbles and sensitively supported them to help them manage what they set out to achieve. The childminder provides many playful opportunities for children to gain early literacy and mathematics skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a safe, stimulating environment and are able to make links in their learning. For example, younger children enjoyed exploring filling and emptying containers, first with water and then with pasta shapes. The childminder is caring and considerate towards the children in her care. She helps them adapt to any changes in their lives in many ways, such as using stories and discussions about the arrival of a new sibling. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles well. Children follow good hygiene routines and develop their independence. The childminder uses information gained from parents to help her support children's physical needs effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children work securely within the range of development typical for their age. They behave well, and develop good relationships with each other, the childminder and her family. Children engage readily in activities and are motivated to learn. They practise new skills, use trial and error and gain problem-solving skills. Children listen well to each other and gain the necessary communication skills. Older children learn to read and write their names, count, recognise shapes and numbers. Younger children gain key skills, such as walking and feeding themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480493 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 985791 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Carterton, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, 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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