Childminder EY270142

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 17 May 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 effectively builds on children's interests and provides a fun range of learning experiences. Children grow in confidence and are eager to learn. They make good progress in their learning and development.  Children have formed close and positive relationships with the childminder, her assistant and each other. They are happy and confident and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging within the welcoming environment.  The childminder effectively monitors children's achievements through observation and assessments. She uses this information to track their progress and to plan for future activities, providing appropriate challenge.  All children become confident in expressing themselves. For example, the childminder encourages children to talk about what they are doing, building their communication and language skills.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. She seeks the views of parents and

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This provision is good

children when deciding on her priorities for development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek precise information about what children already know and can do from the onset to identify accurate starting points in their learning.  Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough information to parents to enable them to support children's progress and learning further at home.

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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

 gather more precise information when children first start, to identify their prior achievements and to establish clearer starting points  support parents to fully understand their children's next steps in learning, so they can support any development further at home.

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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 with the childminder, her assistant and the children 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 parents' views through their written comments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good level of knowledge about child protection issues and has, through training, kept up to date with the latest developments. She knows how to respond to a child protection concern and the action to take in order to protect children. She and her assistant supervise children well as they play and explore. The childminder is committed to improving her provision. For example, she shares her knowledge with her assistant, and makes changes to her practice to improve the learning experiences offered and outcomes for children. Furthermore, she uses ideas for improvements gained from a range of training and undertakes independent reading to develop her knowledge. The childminder establishes good partnerships with staff at other settings children attend or are about to attend, to ensure consistency in their education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observation and assessment to plan good learning experiences. She is aware of the children's next steps in learning and ensures that the activities they experience are suitably challenging. The childminder uses effective teaching strategies. For instance, she models new language, building children's vocabulary, and provides children with a wealth of opportunities to develop all aspects of their learning. Children enjoy fun learning opportunities that support their mathematical development. For example, they are excited to explore a variety of materials to capture their interest in washing cars. They count the cars and identify the numbers and different shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure, sociable and their behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant are caring and attentive to children's individual needs. Children are confident, respect each other and use their manners. The childminder successfully supports children to work together to solve problems. Children are aware of the need to share and take turns. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, children are active and enjoy garden play or outings, such as to the local park and soft-play centre, to develop their physical skills and enhance their well-being. Children learn about diversity. For instance, they value differences in society as they take part in activities and stories which incorporate different festivals and events.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop into independent learners. They confidently select their own resources and make decisions about their play. Children's communication and language skills are good. Older children articulate their needs and ideas well. Younger children are encouraged to use their emerging words as well as pointing to what they want. All children effectively gain the skills required for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270142 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1061730 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 14

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire and operates her service Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm. The childminder works with her husband, who is a full-time assistant.

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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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