Childminder EY452231

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2017 21 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 has established good partnerships with parents and other providers. Together they ensure that the needs of all children are met. The childminder regularly updates parents on their children's progress and shares ideas with them to support continuity of care and learning at home.  The childminder skilfully supports children's mathematical understanding. For example, she uses lots of mathematical language as children play, sharing number rhymes and engaging children successfully in fun number games.  The childminder effectively helps children to learn about healthy eating. For example, they talk about their favourite food and explain that it is important to eat healthily.  Children make good progress. They have enquiring minds, ask questions, and are motivated to learn.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about technology and how things work. For example, they enjoy operating a wind-up torch and consider how

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This provision is good

the sun's power can also be used to make it light-up.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's independence is not consistently promoted as the childminder completes some tasks that children could manage by themselves.  The childminder does not consider fully the needs of older children during some activities. On occasions, children are not sufficiently challenged to secure the best possible learning.

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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

 recognise when to give children more time to manage tasks independently to help them make even better progress  review planning to include greater challenge for the most able children to secure the best possible learning outcomes.

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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, such as policies and children’s records.  The inspector took account of parents’ views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on the service she provides regularly and identifies areas of her practice to improve further. For example, recent training has helped her to develop her skills in supporting children with language delay. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the processes to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder monitors children's progress closely and maintains a good overview of their development; quickly identifying and addressing any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development successfully. For instance, she interacts well with children as they play and encourages them to share their good ideas and to join-in with conversations. The childminder supports children's creative skills well. For example, children select materials and paints to create a collage of scenes from a familiar story. The childminder provides lots of opportunities to help children develop their understanding of the world. For instance, she talks to children about the climate around the world, such as the North Pole and the animals that live there.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and supportive. Children are happy and demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her. The childminder is sensitive to the needs of all children in her care and supports their emotional security effectively. For example, she takes time to help new children settle, and works closely with parents to support children through times of change. The childminder encourages children to be kind and gentle towards each other and teaches them to share resources and take turns. She is a positive role model and children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps children learn about the diversity of the community they live in. For instance, children learn songs in different languages and enjoy taking part in a range of celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and work together to make plans. For example, they work out where to collect water and which tools to use. Children develop good literacy skills. For instance, they enjoy using toy characters to explore scenes from their favourite stories, make links between stories they know and are keen to practice their writing skills. Children make good progress with their mathematical understanding. For example, they count accurately and calculate small sums. Children are strong communicators they express themselves clearly and confidently. For instance, children invite their friends to sit next to them so they can talk together and have a conversation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452231 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1085688 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates from her home in Marston, Oxford. She works Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 6pm, term time only. She holds a relevant 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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