Childminder EY375533

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2016 29 April 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 works well in partnership with parents to meet children's needs. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's progress and well-being, and helps them to support children's learning at home.  The childminder carefully monitors children's learning and development and quickly identifies any gaps in learning. For instance, she uses her observations of children to identify the skills they need to develop.  Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. They are motivated to learn and concentrate well.  The childminder makes full use of all opportunities to support children's mathematical understanding. For example, she uses mathematical language as children play, such as counting, naming shapes and comparing sizes.  The childminder is attentive and caring. She provides a warm, nurturing environment for children. She listens carefully to and values what children say. Children are happy,

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This provision is good

settled and secure and they develop good levels of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely review her practice to include feedback from the children, to identify where children's learning can be enhanced even further.  The childminder overlooks opportunities to provide children with the time and space to explore and develop ideas for themselves.

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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

 improve the self-evaluation process to routinely include the views of children, to identify where further improvements can be made to enhance the quality of children's learning experiences even further  provide children with sufficient time to respond to ideas and to develop their thinking skills to help them make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns. She regularly updates her knowledge about child protection issues. The childminder takes every precaution to ensure children play in safe environments. She regularly updates her risk assessment, for example, during recent building work to her home and garden. Good partnerships have been developed with other providers and information is regularly shared about children's learning and care needs. The childminder continues to develop her skills. For instance, she carries out research to find new ideas and activities to engage children further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she joins in with children's play experiences, listens to children and talks to them enthusiastically as they play. The childminder helps younger children explore and develop their understanding of the world. For instance, she provides sensory experiences using various pasta shapes and provides a range of natural resources such as a mud kitchen in the garden. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to be creative. For example, she plans activities such as printing, painting and role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, safe and stimulating environment for children, who make choices about what they want to play with confidently. The childminder is a good role model for children and they respond positively to her. She provides them with clear expectations and their behaviour is good. The childminder supports children's growing independence, such as teaching children to manage their own personal care routines and dress in their outdoor clothes. She helps children to acquire good social skills and an understanding of the world they live in. For example, she takes children out into the local community and helps them to understand and respect differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated to learn and concentrate well. They progress well with their communication and language development. For example, young children sing to themselves as they play and chatter happily to the childminder, practising their sounds. Young children make good progress with their physical development. For example, they concentrated well as they posted dried spaghetti through holes in a colander and they negotiated spaces successfully as they manoeuvred a toy buggy. Children develop a good range of literacy skills. For example, they practise their early writing skills using chalks and enjoy sharing books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375533 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1062181 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates from her home in Headington, Oxford. She operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7.45am to 5pm, all year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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