Childminder 134568

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2016 29 June 2016

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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 and her assistant have a caring and calm approach to help children feel secure and settled. They build positive relationships with children and parents, and support children's care needs well.  Children benefit from good-quality teaching strategies that help them build on what they know. They engage well in their play and develop a good range of skills.  The childminder knows children well. She assesses their progress effectively and plans experiences carefully to close any gaps in learning. Children make good progress in preparation for school and their next stages of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and supervises children closely to help keep them safe.  The childminder monitors her practice well to identify strengths and areas for further development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to encourage children's independence and help them learn to use new equipment.  The childminder sometimes does not enable children to make more choices to develop their imaginations further.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to practise independence in their physical skills to develop muscle control and coordination further  extend opportunities for children to make their own choices to develop their imaginations and creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together.  The inspector talked to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The childminder looked at children's assessment records, evidence of training and written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has arranged first-aid training for her assistant to ensure he can respond effectively to any accidents when he has sole charge of children. She has also developed her paperwork to improve safety procedures and permissions from parents. The childminder monitors and supports her assistant's practice well. For example, she shares information from training to develop his skills such as supporting children with early writing. The childminder and her assistant reflect on their practice to monitor the quality of learning experiences and how well they meet children's needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to identify and respond to any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant gently encourage children to engage in their learning experiences. They teach them about the world around them. For example, they show children how sycamore seeds spin through the air as they fall. The childminder and her assistant include all children in activities, adapting these to suit their individual capabilities. They support children's language and communication skills well, for example, by using good-quality discussions, introducing new vocabulary and narrating children's experiences. The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's preferences and development when they first start. She uses this information to plan for children's next stages in learning. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend to encourage continuity in their care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children stay comfortable during their time with her. For example, she changes nappies routinely and provides nutritious food at regular intervals. The childminder and her assistant encourage good behaviour, such as helping children to think about each other's feelings. They provide experiences for children to develop positive attitudes to people who are different from themselves. For example, they support children to enjoy watching athletes with disabilities during the Paralympics. The childminder encourages children to be physically active to support their well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring and develop a positive approach to learning. Younger toddlers enjoy cuddles and listening to stories to help them feel secure. Older toddlers confidently join in with activities, demonstrating good language skills and a keen interest in the world around them. For example, they are fascinated as they watch glue dripping onto paper and they enjoy exploring the texture of leaves. Older toddlers develop their understanding of mathematical ideas such as exploring how a train track fits together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 134568 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1056346 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Grove, Oxfordshire. The childminder's son is registered as her assistant. The childminder offers care from Monday to Thursday throughout the year, including out-of-school care.

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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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