Childminder EY315114

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 21 February 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 a wide range of exciting activities that helps children achieve the next steps in their learning. All children make good progress relative to their capabilities.  The childminder nurtures children's emotional and physical well-being. She is attentive and responds quickly to their changing moods and physical needs.  The childminder ensures children receive good continuity in their routine care in many ways. For example, she visits children in their home environment and uses familiar phrases and routines.  The childminder reflects well on her provision to make improvements that positively impact children's outcomes. For example, children who didn't enjoy music improved their engagement with many musical activities, broadening the range of music they experienced including folk pop, jazz and classical music.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not support children's thinking skills as well as possible. For example, she does not always give children sufficient time to respond to her challenging questions or to fully explore their own ideas.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents on entry, to help her make fully accurate starting point assessments and to plan as well as possible from the beginning for children's future 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

 help children develop their thinking and ideas such as consistently giving them sufficient time to answer questions, consider suggestions and follow their own ideas  gather more detailed information consistently from parents about children's development to provide a clearer assessment of their skills on entry so that planning is even more effective from the start.

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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 knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare and knows how to recognise any signs of concern. Her home is clean and secure, and she takes positive steps to minimise risks to children. The childminder checks children's learning and skills to identify and address any gaps in their learning. She engages in professional development activities, strengthening her knowledge and skills. For example, she makes good use of knowledge gained from training to provide children with more opportunities to repeat and consolidate their play. The childminder gathers the views of children, parents and other professionals to help her evaluate her provision. She is passionate about providing a good setting for children, and helping them move onto the next stage in their lives with confidence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder tailors her programme of activities well to meet the needs of children at differing stages of development. For example, she plans outings, such as to soft play, and organises her room to help toddlers gain early walking skills. Older children enjoy exploring their balancing skills at local parks. The childminder effectively supports children's communication skills. For example, as children explore painting with water, she helped them describe what they saw. Children who speak English as an additional language receive good support to use both their home language and to learn English. The childminder uses her playful interactions to introduce mathematical skills. For example, she taught children to count and recognise shapes as they completed jigsaws.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and helps children develop secure relationships with others and herself. For example, children learn about sharing resources, waiting their turn and acknowledging each other's feelings. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps children lead a healthy, active lifestyle. For example, she ensures that their meals are nutritious and she teaches them good hygiene procedures such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to learn about their local community. For example, children attend many of the local school events and celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated, and they enjoy learning through play. They are confident communicators, expressing their wishes and needs, including those who are learning English as an additional language. Children consider each other's preferences of toys and foods as they explore their differences and similarities positively. Children make good progress and develop they key skills that prepare them well for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315114 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1061941 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the village of Kirtlington. The childminder works daily from 8am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

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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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