Childminder 133829

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 24 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 playing with a wide range of a good-quality materials and activities, which are based on their interests. The childminder supports their play and learning well. Children explore freely, use their imagination and are motivated to learn. They make good progress from their starting points.  Children settle well. They are relaxed and emotionally secure in the childminder's home. They show increasing self-confidence and independence skills.  The childminder builds effective links with other settings that children attend, in order to offer consistency and support children's development.  The childminder has made strong improvements since the last inspection and has addressed the previous actions and recommendations. For example, she has improved children's safety and enhanced the quality of her interactions with children to support their language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to closely monitor children's progress to identify and rapidly close any gaps in their individual learning.  The childminder's professional development is not specifically focused on developing her good teaching skills as much as possible to further enhance children's learning experiences.

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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

 sharpen the focus on monitoring individual children's progress to precisely identify and address any emerging gaps in their learning as quickly as possible  focus more precisely on a programme of targeted professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are available to children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies, and reviewed children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection and current safeguarding legislation. She fully understands her responsibility to protect children and understands how to act appropriately if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She sources various opportunities to improve the quality of her practice and to keep her knowledge up to date. For example, she conducts her own research and liaises with other professionals to help children achieve better outcomes. The childminder provides information for parents about her role and their children's activities and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. She finds out about their individual interests and developmental needs in order to plan for their learning priorities. Children enjoy leading their own play and choose from a broad range of toys and resources. The childminder joins in with their play and extends their learning, without over directing them. She supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she helps them with their early counting skills when they line up their favourite trains. The childminder supports children to explore different textures. For example, they use their hands to explore pasta, sand and playdough, and show excitement as they pour and scoop water using various containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's physical and emotional well-being, valuing and celebrating their achievements. Children learn to be kind, respect each other and to celebrate their differences. Children develop the confidence to mix with larger groups of children and adults. For example, the childminder takes them to local toddler groups to socialise with others. The childminder supervises children well as they play, helping them to learn how to stay safe. For example, she gently reminds them about potential tripping hazards. Children show increasing levels of independence as they make choices and do things for themselves. Children learn about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy a wide range of opportunities outdoors and choose when they want to go out.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills to support their eventual move on to other settings. For example, they develop good vocabulary and communication skills, and learn to solve practical problems, such as when fitting a train track together. Children learn to listen and follow instructions well. They develop good social skills and learn to be independent, such as in managing their own personal care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133829 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1054790 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder has been childminding since 1986 and registered in 1992. She lives in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. She provides care on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and operates her service 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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