Childminder EY271785

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 2 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 is attentive and has a warm, enthusiastic approach that helps the babies she currently cares for to settle effectively. Babies develop confidence and show good levels of motivation in their play.  Children develop secure attachments with the childminder and show that they feel safe.  The childminder uses high-quality interactions to underpin children's learning successfully and to support strong communication and language skills.  The childminder knows children well and uses her assessment procedures effectively to match activities and experiences to their capabilities to move them forward in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder works closely with parents and carers to help children make consistent progress and to support their welfare needs successfully.  The childminder evaluates her practice routinely to build on her strengths and to

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This provision is good

identify and address areas for further development. She has met the recommendation set at the last inspection, to maintain good-quality provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the best use of outdoor learning opportunities to fully benefit children who enjoy being outside.  Sometimes, the childminder does not focus well on early mathematics to fully support younger children's awareness of numbers and sizes.

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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

 extend learning opportunities outdoors for children who enjoy spending time outside, to fully reflect their individual interests and preferences  increase opportunities for children to develop their awareness of numbers and sizes to support their mathematical development further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and care routines.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together.  The inspector talked to the childminder about aspects of her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, written comments from parents and evidence of the childminder's training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors children's progress and welfare effectively and uses this information to guide her self-evaluation and ongoing improvements. For example, since the last inspection, she has developed a wider range of opportunities to help children learn about people different from themselves. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date successfully. For example, she knows what to do in the event of an accident or concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children a range of important skills through interesting and stimulating activities and experiences. For example, she encourages babies to listen to different sounds and to understand that things exist when out of sight, as they enjoy exploring musical instruments. The childminder models language well. For example, she narrates children's experiences, introduces a wide range of vocabulary and responds enthusiastically to encourage their language development. The childminder is familiar with children's preferences and interests, and encourages parents to build on these at home to help extend their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder tends well to children's welfare needs to keep them comfortable throughout their time with her. For example, she ensures that babies have food and drink, nappy changes and opportunities to sleep in accordance with their individual needs. The childminder supervises children well to help reduce the risk of accidents and incidents. She works effectively in partnership with parents to share information and provide helpful guidance to encourage high levels of consistency between the home and the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies quickly build positive relationships with the childminder and communicate well by using sounds, making eye contact and smiling. They develop effective physical skills as they explore objects with their hands and mouths, and hold their own bottles when feeding. Babies enjoy some valuable experiences to learn about the world around them. For example, they enjoy opportunities to learn about animals and the natural world. Babies are well-prepared for their next stages in learning and are developing the early skills necessary to progress successfully towards school life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271785 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1061735 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Wheatley, on the outskirts of Oxford. The childminder offers full-time care throughout the year, including out-of-school care. She is able to offer some overnight and weekend care. The childminder holds a recognised 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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