Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2017 28 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 develop good relationships with the childminder and their emotional needs are met. They develop good manners and learn to respect their environment and others.  The childminder has taken positive steps to improve her provision since the last inspection. She uses her observations and assessments of children's learning well to plan for the children's next steps. She supports learning effectively while she engages in children's play.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. Information is continually shared, in order to meet children's care needs and ensure they make best progress.  The childminder supports young children's mathematical development effectively; they are beginning to count and compare sizes confidently while they play.  Children make good progress in their creative development. For example, the childminder provides a variety of resources so that young children can practise their

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This provision is good

fine manipulative skills in different ways.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's exploration and active play is sometimes slightly distracted by the levels of background noise.  The childminder's evaluation of her practice is not sharply focused on further developing her teaching skills to help raise children's attainments to the highest possible level.

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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

 make greater use of opportunities for children to explore and learn through active play, by minimising distractions to their learning  make more effective use of professional development opportunities in order to develop a more expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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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 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has due regard for her responsibilities in protecting children and sharing any concerns with the relevant agencies. She keeps up to date with changes in safeguarding matters. For example, she attends training in child protection. She has a clear understanding of the matters which require notification to Ofsted. Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed a more rigorous approach to gathering and sharing information with parents. She has strengthened her knowledge of how to observe and assess children to support their learning. She has effectively assessed safety issues within her home. The childminder generally reviews her practice and seeks the views of parents about her service and their comments are positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her assessments well to monitor children's progress. She knows how long children can concentrate and allows time for them to lead their own play. She has a good focus on developing children's language skills. For example, she uses appropriate descriptive language to develop their speaking and understanding. For instance, she keeps children motivated and engaged while finding objects and toy insects in the garden. She gives them time to explore the feel, colour and size of the item while introducing magnifying glasses and different words, such as 'bigger' and 'smaller', which children are keen to copy and try for themselves. The childminder has a clear focus on developing the skills children will need before they start school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully meets children's welfare needs. Children are happy, confident and settle easily into the childminder's care. Children's self-esteem is consistently developing. They are learning to understand what acceptable behaviour is and are supported as they learn to negotiate, share and take turns through play. The childminder boosts children's confidence. For instance, she praises positive behaviour, and their efforts and achievements. Children's good health is supported well. For example, the childminder provides healthy meals and snacks, and children are physically active. She supports them in learning the benefits of outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children use their emerging language skills to communicate. They express themselves confidently and they form close relationships with the other children while they play. They learn to manage their personal-care needs and independently choose their play activities. Children engage in activities and learning opportunities that support the skills they need in preparation for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429058 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1057861 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. She operates her childminding service from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare 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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