Childminder EY461227

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2016 24 October 2013

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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 provides activities based around children's interests and what they need to learn next. Activities complement the experiences that happen in the home effectively. This includes many exciting outings and visits, such as to working farms and play dates with other childminders. All children make good progress relative to their starting points.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder, which supports their emotional well- being. The children are very comfortable with her and she is quick to respond to their physical needs.  The childminder is committed to providing good outcomes for children and uses self- evaluation well to reflect on her practice. She takes into account the views of parents and children. For example, she has improved the garden play facilities in response to children who prefer to learn outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed her good teaching strategies to fully extend children's learning. For example, occasionally she over directs children's play and does not give them sufficient time to answer her enthusiastic questions.  Sometimes, the childminder does not encourage parents to share information fully about their children's development when they first begin, to help her assess and plan for their learning as well as possible from the start.

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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

 further develop teaching methods to make sure that children are given more time and opportunities to develop their ideas and critical-thinking skills  improve the initial information collected from parents, so that it includes more fully what children already know and can do, to further support accurate assessments of children's starting points.

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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 explored the childminder's self-evaluation process.  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 the qualifications and training of the childminder, along with evidence of suitability.  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 how to keep children safe. She is clear on the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily checks on the environment to identify any potential hazards. The childminder regularly assesses children's learning and development to identify and address any gaps in their progress. She regularly shares children's achievements with parents and keeps them informed about any changes to her practice, such as new requirements. Professional development activities help the childminder improve her knowledge and skills. For example, the childminder used her own research and advice from other professionals to improve opportunities for younger children to learn through their senses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder supports children's learning effectively. For example, as children have fun exploring an interesting selection of natural materials, the childminder encourages them to count, practise fine-motor skills and learn new words. Children enjoy listening to the childminder read to them and being creative using various craft materials. Children have many opportunities to enhance their physical skills, such as running and balancing as they play on the garden equipment. The childminder is skilled at supporting younger children's understanding in many ways. For example, she teaches them signing and provides simple explanations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and explore their surroundings with confidence. The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. For example, she is a good role model and encourages children to behave well. Children demonstrate a good sense of belonging. For example, they take great pleasure from looking at picture books of their family members and pictures of other children who also attend the setting. The childminder helps children adopt a healthy lifestyle, such as playing outside daily and eating healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very sociable. They develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe, such as managing risks for themselves while climbing on equipment. Children show good levels of concentration as they play. For example, they focus well as they explore the outside mud kitchen and pretend to cook with grass. Young children confidently express themselves through both single words and gestures. They gain the necessary skills for the next stage of learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461227 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1063458 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. She provides care on Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 3.30pm during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4.

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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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