Childminder 133830

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2017 15 June 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 caring childminder sensitively nurtures children's self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder tracks children's progress well to address gaps in their learning promptly. She plans stimulating activities based on children's interests and next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop good relationships with others. The childminder manages their behaviour well and teaches them to be careful and respect each other.  The childminder understands children's individual needs well. She gains detailed information from parents when children first start about their daily care routines, which she follows to help children settle in.  Children learn about people who are from backgrounds that are different to their own. For example, they explore books and resources that reflect diversity in a positive way.  The childminder prioritises her professional development by attending training and

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This provision is good

linking with early years professionals, which helps her to make continuous improvements to her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not give children an appropriate amount of time to consider their responses to questions, to help extend their learning skills.  The childminder has not yet fully developed her partnerships with parents to help promote a more collaborative approach to children's 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

 give children an appropriate amount of time to consider their responses to questions  explore additional ways to engage parents more in their children's development to encourage a more consistent approach to children's learning between home and the childminding setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home, both inside and outside.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including policies and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder reflected on the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises.  The inspector read parents' testimonials to gather and take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's safety and well-being. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and uses this information well to help her provide activities that support them in taking the next steps in their learning. She reviews her provision in order to identify any areas for improvement and demonstrates a strong commitment to improving her knowledge and skills. For example, she has attended phonics training to help her support children's literacy further. This has helped to improve the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children. The childminder links with other childminders and accesses online and face-to-face training courses to improve her skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She prepares activities that include good learning opportunities and that children enjoy. For example, when children played with water, she talked to them about 'floating' and 'sinking', increasing their understanding of mathematical ideas and how to solve problems. The childminder closely observes children to gain a secure understanding of their learning needs. She uses this information well to develop their skills. For example, she offers children more opportunities to interact with others to help increase their social confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to take turns and to share with one another. She teaches children to respect each other and to be kind. She manages behaviour in a firm but positive manner. The childminder prioritises children's welfare, with strong attention given to following good hygiene routines. She supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle well. For example, she reminds children about the importance of drinking water regularly and teaches children that 'sweets are for treats', supporting good oral health. Children have regular opportunities for physical activity. They are also supported to develop healthy eating habits and encouraged to try new foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a good range of activities across all areas of learning. Children play imaginatively and learn to make sense of their world. For example, they prepare 'tea and cake' in role play. Children benefit from regular outings with the childminder to local groups, helping them to socialise with wider and different groups of children. Children enjoy books and learn how to use them, for example, by turning the pages carefully. Children receive good support from the childminder to talk about what they see and to learn new vocabulary. Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stages of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133830 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1089482 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder started childminding in 1990 and registered in 1997. She lives in Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. She offers care from Monday to Thursday all year round, including out-of-school care.

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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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