Childminder EY483104

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 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 successfully established a service that provides good-quality care and education. She makes effective use of opportunities to review what she does, and to plan and implement further improvements.  The childminder makes regular and accurate assessments about children's developing skills and uses this information well when organising activities and experiences that are enjoyable and stimulating for all children.  Children make good progress. The childminder successfully extends children's understanding as they play. She makes good decisions about when to ask questions, introduce new words and when to give children time to play and explore independently.  The childminder teaches children well about acceptable behaviour and to be tolerant and understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children develop a positive view of themselves as unique and capable young people.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the best use of opportunities to teach children about the importance of good hygiene practices.  The childminder does not regularly exchange information about children's development with staff at other early years settings children attend in order to support a more consistent approach to meeting children's learning and development needs.

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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 better use of opportunities to teach children about the importance of good hygiene practices, as part of helping children to learn about keeping healthy  develop the partnerships with staff at other settings children also attend, to gain a greater insight into children's progress and to plan more consistently for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of child protection and first aid.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She invites parents into her home to discuss their child's progress and how they can work together to support each child's further development. For example, how to teach about 'big and little' during daily routines. The childminder acts upon feedback from parents. For example, she has improved how she shares information about weekly menus and daily routines. She takes successful steps to keep her understanding and knowledge up to date and to continue to deliver good teaching. For example, she carried out her own research into assessments and has joined online forums to gain ideas for activities and resources. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children and knows what steps to take to protect a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of effective strategies to successfully teach new skills and extend children's understanding. She helps children develop their speaking and listening skills well. For example, she ensures her home is calm and quiet so that children can clearly hear what she is saying, and she comments and describes what children are doing as they play. She considers the interests of individual children when planning activities and experiences, and supports their natural curiosity to learn well. For example, she notes when children have especially enjoyed playing with toy cars and garages at a toddler group and uses similar resources at home to teach about size and shape and to develop children's physical skills further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, the childminder meets children's care needs well. She organises her day so that children have opportunities to be active and play outdoors, for example, during regular trips to the local park. She encourages an interest in healthy eating. For example, she talks positively to children about the fruit and vegetables in their lunchboxes. She helps children feel important and useful. For example, she involves them in the care of her own baby and thanks them for their help. Children show that they are comfortable, happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a broad range of skills in preparation for their future learning, including the move to pre-school or school. They learn to keep themselves safe; for example, they learn about road safety on daily walks. They develop the confidence to work things out for themselves, and learn that adults will offer help and encouragement when needed. Children are kind and know to be respectful to people who are different to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483104 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 998429 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 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 and lives in Stonesfield, near Witney, Oxfordshire. She offers care all day on Monday to Friday, 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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