Childminder EY464488

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2017 27 February 2014

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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 uses plenty of language with children to help to build their communication skills. For example, she repeats words and phrases to build children's vocabulary.  The childminder has a wide range of resources and activities and encourages children to make lots of choices in their play. Children make good progress in their development from their starting points.  The childminder supports children's self-confidence effectively, for example, by praising them routinely for their efforts and achievements.  The childminder is welcoming and friendly. Children are settled and have a close and trusting relationship with the childminder, which helps to support their self-esteem.  The childminder attends regular courses and puts new learning into her practice to improve outcomes for children. For example, following training, she made a wider range of sensory resources for younger children to explore.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of younger children's identified next steps in learning to provide them with further challenges and chances to help make even greater progress.  The childminder does not have highly effective links with all settings that children attend to offer even better consistency in their learning and development.

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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

 use the next identified steps in younger children's learning to provide them with more challenge and opportunities to make even better progress  develop better links with other settings children attend to ensure a fully shared approach to children's learning and care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and play.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding and staff suitability, as well as policies, procedures and progress records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with relevant safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. She regularly assesses her home and any outings they go on to minimise risks and help keep children safe. For example, stair gates are in place to prevent young children accessing other areas of the home. Older children learn how to walk safely when crossing a road. The childminder carries out ongoing self-evaluation and actively engages parents to contribute their views. For example, she carries out questionnaires and parents share positive comments about the provision. Parents say that their children are happy and enjoy the experiences that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and uses her knowledge effectively to offer plenty of opportunities which she knows the children will enjoy. She responds well to children's changing interests, for example, adding technology resources when children show an interest in computers. The childminder encourages children to express themselves through art and exploration. For example, babies discover coloured marks as they play with melting ice. The childminder works well with parents to help children settle quickly. She collects detailed information on children's routines and preferences, and uses this information to provide resources and activities of interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a strong understanding of how to help develop children's physical development. For example, babies learn to stand as they reach up for resources of interest that she carefully places around the environment. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active. The childminder takes children on daily walks and trips to local farms and parks. The childminder models good hygiene practices. For example, she washes her hands and explains why to children after nappy changes. She helps children to learn about and respect people's similarities and differences. For example, children celebrate different cultural festivals and meet people around the local community. Children behave well. The childminder has a consistent approach to behaviour management.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and well-motivated. They explore the environment and the wide range of resources that capture their interest. All children make good preparation for the next stage in their learning, including moves to pre-school and school. For example, younger children learn to drink from cups and feed themselves, while older children talk about the new routines they will have as they arrive at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464488 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1069424 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in North Leigh, in Witney, Oxfordshire. She operates from Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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