Childminder EY461494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2017 11 November 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 makes effective use of her assessment procedures to plan activities that help all children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children enjoy a wide variety of activities and experiences that encourages them to develop skills in all areas of learning.  Children develop positive relationships with the childminder that help them to feel secure. They develop a good understanding of her behavioural expectations and a positive approach to people who are different from themselves.  The childminder works closely with parents and carers to share information about children's progress and to encourage consistency between the home and childminding settings.  Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and how to stay safe.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and takes effective steps to help keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder overlooks the importance of giving children time to respond during discussions to further encourage their contributions and language development.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to help children develop better levels of concentration to focus more effectively during activities.

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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

 consider ways to further encourage children's contributions and language development during discussions  extend opportunities to help children develop their levels of concentration to focus more effectively during learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's self-evaluation form and evidence of her training and qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her practice routinely to identify and address any gaps in provision or children's learning to help them progress well. She takes account of the views of parents to continually improve. Parents state that their children are happy and enjoy attending. Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed more opportunities for children to learn about people different from themselves. For example, she helps children to respect people from different cultural backgrounds as they enjoy celebrating a range of festivals. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date, to improve her skills. She knows how to care for children in the event of an accident or concerns about their welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and shares her insights into their progress with parents routinely to encourage a consistent approach to children developing new skills. She develops positive partnerships with other settings that children attend to build on learning that children acquire elsewhere. The childminder teaches children effectively as part of their play. For example, she encourages them to explore how objects balance and fit into spaces as they enjoy exploring building blocks and jigsaws. The childminder provides a range of interesting activities to help children learn about the world around them. For example, she teaches children about the natural world as they enjoy harvesting pumpkins and walking in the woods.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to help with small tasks to develop their independence. She is a good role model and has an effective approach to encouraging positive behaviour. For example, the childminder encourages children to respect others as they talk about feelings. The childminder supports children's understanding of health and safety effectively. For example, she teaches them about good nutrition as they enjoy growing their own vegetables and salads, and use these for their meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of confidence and are motivated to explore a variety of learning opportunities. They show a good understanding of language, for example, as they respond to simple instructions. Children develop increasing control when handling different objects and learn about the importance of good hygiene to stay healthy. They show kindness and concern for others, for example, as they comfort a crying baby. Children show an interest in shapes as they explore objects that encourage mathematical development. They are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for school life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461494 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1063476 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Thame, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers part-time care throughout the year, including out-of-school care. She 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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Telephone number

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