Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2016 31 May 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has failed to address the previous actions from her last inspection. She has a weak understanding of the learning and development requirements, in particular how to plan effective and challenging activities. This lack of knowledge prevents the childminder from supporting children effectively to make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder does not make effective use of information that she gains from her observations of children's activities to identify their next steps in learning. She does not understand her role in monitoring children's progress and planning accurately for their future learning.  The childminder's self-evaluation processes and her capacity to make the necessary improvements are poor. She does not reflect on the need to make necessary changes or ensure that she identifies all weaknesses. This has had a negative effect on her

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This provision is inadequate

ability to close gaps in her professional knowledge and improve children's outcomes.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children's positive behaviour effectively. For example, she gives children regular praise as they play, which contributes towards enhancing their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder provides children with simple instructions and gently models how to do things. This generally helps younger children to persevere at what they set out to do.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 implement an effective planning system to ensure that activities are tailored to children's individual learning needs and abilities so that they make consistently good progress 22/12/2016

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Due Date

 develop the use of information gained through assessment to monitor all children's progress effectively and close any possible gaps in their learning. 22/12/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop self-evaluation processes to address swiftly all weaknesses, to meet the learning and development requirements fully and target all areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 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 spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments made available during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked with the local authority. However, she has an insufficient understanding of the early years foundation stage and has consistently failed to meet requirements since her registration. Her self-evaluation procedures do not address all weaknesses in her practice, in particular the continuing gaps in her knowledge of how to plan, assess and monitor children's progress effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains appropriate attendance records and documentation with regard to monitoring children's safety. She is alert to signs that may indicate a cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows the correct procedures to follow to report concerns. She has a suitable knowledge of recent changes to safeguarding matters, including what to do if she suspected a child being at risk of harm from extreme views, and has adapted her procedures accordingly. The childminder seeks relevant

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

information from parents and their comments about her service are positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has not fully addressed actions from the previous inspections. For example, although she has begun to observe children, she fails to use this information effectively to identify their next steps in learning and monitor their progress. This prevents her from closing any gaps in children's learning and offering appropriate support. The childminder has made some improvements, such as to the resources and materials she provides. On occasions, the childminder supports children's play ideas. For instance, she encourages babies' language development, such as responding to their attempts at communication and naming objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident, settled and emotionally secure. They build good relationships with the childminder and their care needs are well met. The childminder shares information and works effectively with parents to provide consistency in children's routines. Children enjoy opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy a range of play equipment when visiting many local facilities. The childminder supports children's awareness of health and safety effectively. For example, children learn about keeping safe through discussions on road and fire safety. She helps children to learn about different cultures, so they are aware of other people and communities.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children learn to use a variety of tools, such as to make marks and patterns. However, not all children receive effective support to help them make the best possible progress. Children lack sufficient opportunities to engage in challenging and age-appropriate play, which prevents them from gaining some of the necessary skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 134128 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1057507 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the Littlemore area of Oxford. The childminder offers full-time care and operates all year round, including during out-of- school hours.

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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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