Childminder EY396601

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2017 21 July 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

 Children enjoy positive relationships with the childminder and they have a good understanding of behavioural expectations.  The childminder supervises children well, both at home and on outings, and has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The childminder knows children well. She works closely with their parents and other settings that children attend. Together, their consistent approach helps children to make good progress.  Children have good opportunities to enjoy energetic activity to support their physical development and well-being effectively.  The childminder evaluates her practice successfully to identify and develop areas that improve outcomes for children further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to think about how to reduce risks for themselves to build on their awareness of safety.  At times, the childminder does not help children learn more about people who are different from themselves to support their personal development fully.

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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 opportunities for children to assess risks for themselves to develop their awareness of safety further  help children to learn more about people who are different from themselves to support their understanding of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and accompanied the childminder on the school run.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together. The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate points during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the childminder's training records and her self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about children and she follows her safeguarding policy carefully to support their welfare. She maintains appropriate ratios and supervises children closely to help protect them from harm. The childminder assesses risks thoughtfully to help keep children safe. For example, she teaches children about road safety while on outings in the local community. She maintains appropriate records to support the safe management of her setting and shares relevant information with parents. The childminder encourages the views of parents, carers and children to help her monitor the effectiveness of her practice to drive further improvement. She keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date. For example, she attends training to respond effectively in the event of an accident.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's progress well to help her plan activities that interest them. She works well in partnership with other professionals to encourage consistency. For example, she provides relevant experiences that build on projects that children enjoy in school. The childminder uses good-quality interactions to support children's learning. She teaches them effectively to extend their skills. For example, she helped them to pronounce words correctly while they talked about their craft activities. The childminder talks to parents routinely to exchange information and keep them up to date with their children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has an enthusiastic approach that supports children's confidence and encourages good relationships. She helps children to think about and express their feelings to develop their personal and social skills. The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a range of activities that motivates and interests children. She encourages independence in managing personal-care needs. For example, she helps children to remember to wash their hands to support good hygiene practice. The childminder supports children's well-being. For instance, she encourages them to drink fluids and eat healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in preparation for their next stages in learning and for their future school lives. They have a positive approach to learning and play, and show respect for others as they take part in different activities. Children behave well and follow instructions readily. They are confident to express their thoughts and ideas. Children learn new skills, for example, as they enjoy swings in the local park they move their legs back and forth to maintain momentum, which challenges their physical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396601 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1086082 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers part-time care on weekdays 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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