Childminder EY353291

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2017 14 January 2015

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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 works well with parents and other providers to meet children's needs. For example, she shares information with other providers, has frequent discussions with parents about their children's progress and well-being, and helps them to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder considers children's needs and interests when planning a range of activities to motivate their learning. For example, children enjoy looking for a safe home for snails they find in the garden.  The childminder supports children's physical development skilfully. For instance, babies enjoy crawling through tunnels and older children concentrate as they fill containers with dried rice.  The childminder is nurturing and attentive. Children demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her. They are settled, happy and ready to learn.  Children make good progress. They develop the key skills needed to support their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not include parents' views routinely in her self-evaluation to help identify further improvements.  The childminder does not recognise some occasions when children need more time to explore independently; to develop ideas for themselves.

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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

 take account of parents' views to help identify further improvements to the setting  increase opportunities for children to explore, in their own way, and develop ideas for themselves to extend their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children’s learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder’s home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and children’s records.  The inspector took account of parents’ views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations which put them at significant risk of harm. The childminder reviews the service she provides and updates her professional knowledge. For example, she attends local training events to keep her skills updated. She has a secure understanding of her responsibilities. The childminder monitors children's development effectively to maintain a good overview of their progress and identify quickly any gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development successfully. For example, she listens to the sounds younger children make, responding to them using simple words and helps older children extend their vocabulary. The childminder is skilled in helping children develop their understanding of the world. She encourages children to consider how the seeds they have planted change over time. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to use their early literacy skills. Children are keen to practise their writing skills and confidently celebrate their achievements in reading as they share their favourite books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, well-organised home environment for children. She checks her home and garden thoroughly to ensure children can play safely. The childminder is a positive role model and children's behaviour is good. For example, children demonstrate caring attitudes, recognising the needs of other children. The childminder helps children respect the diversity of the world they live in. She supports children's awareness of other languages spoken during outings into the local community. The childminder helps children develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. She encourages parents to provide healthy lunch boxes and children learn about good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate a natural curiosity. For example, older children ask questions to deepen their understanding and babies are keen to use their senses to explore. Children make good progress with their mathematical understanding. Older children recognise numbers and count them out in sequence. Children develop good social skills. They enjoy playing with others, get on well together and learn to share and take turns. Children communicate well. For example, children join in conversations, suggesting ideas clearly and babies use sounds and facial expressions to communicate their thoughts and needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY353291 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1085610 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates from her home in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm throughout the year.

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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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