Childminder 134369

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 December 2016 12 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

 Children are happy and confident and make good progress in their learning. They are very well prepared to face the daily challenges of school life. For example, children complete many tasks independently and learn about what the move to school will mean for them.  The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For instance, she shares learning records and has daily discussions. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and they are motivated to learn. Children behave very well and understand the childminder's age-appropriate expectations and the routines of the day.  The childminder knows the children well. She knows their starting points and monitors their progress accurately. This helps her identify any gaps and plan for their next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to teach children about the similarities and differences between different people, their traditions and customs.

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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 opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of parents' views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid.  The inspector sampled documentation including children's records and the childminder's policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. For example, she completed specialist training to help understand how to support vulnerable families. This helps to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder keeps up to date with her professional development and she has a good understanding of the statutory requirements. She uses the self-evaluation process well. The childminder effectively identifies areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps to develop the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She successfully monitors their progress and tracks their development. This helps her quickly identify any gaps in their learning and deliver the appropriate support. The childminder shares information effectively with the other early years settings which children attend. For example, she regularly views the progress records they keep and meets with children's key persons to help provide continuity for children's learning. The childminder develops children's good communication and language skills. For example, she extends the range of words they use and sensitively corrects mispronounced words. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs and English as an additional language well, and treats every child as an individual.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder works supportively with families to find out about each child's individual needs and routines. She helps children settle exceptionally well. They feel very welcome and valued because the childminder shows deep concern and interest in them. The childminder offers regular praise, helping to boost children's self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and make good progress. They develop their communication and language, and social skills well. For example, they eagerly talk around the lunch table about their recent shopping trips and foods they eat from their lunch box. Children engage well in their learning and persevere when developing new skills. For example, they enjoyed the challenge of balancing the items in the dumper truck before it tipped over and developed their mathematical vocabulary well as they discussed the concepts of full and empty.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 134369 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1061379 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Witney, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers flexible care Monday to Thursday, throughout the year.

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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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