Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 feel happy and safe in the childminder's care. They move confidently around the home to follow their own interests from the broad range of toys and resources available. Children enjoy the interactions from the childminder in their play.  The childminder shows a good understanding of child development. She supports children well during play and is mindful of their individual personalities when planning activities. The childminder closely monitors children's learning to ensure they make continuous good progress.  The childminder shows good commitment to continually improving her practice. She identifies areas to develop that will help improve her teaching skills, such as how to better promote mathematics within her setting.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are extremely positive about the childminder and her service. There is a consistent exchange of information about children's care and progress. The childminder works very closely with parents to meet

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always effectively promote children's thinking further. She is, sometimes, too quick to give answers to the questions she asks.  On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to introduce and reinforce new words to help extend children's language and communication skills.

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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

 provide more consistent support for children to develop their thinking and give them sufficient time to respond to questions  make better use of opportunities to introduce and reinforce new words, in order to help extend children's language and communication skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to report concerns she may have about children in her care. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge refreshed. The childminder ensures she risk assesses all aspects of her home each day to provide a safe and secure environment. The childminder attends training, such as letters and sounds, which helps her to support children's introduction to phonics. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders to share good practice. She receives support and advice from the local authority. The childminder has effective relationships with the local nursery to promote a shared approach and enhance children's learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are curious and independent learners. The childminder follows this curiosity well as children play. She skilfully adapts activities to suit their interests, such as when they freely choose musical instruments. The childminder teaches children how to use them and how to play loudly and quietly. Young children concentrate hard to bang a drum and shake shakers in a rhythm as the childminder sings. Children listen well and follow instructions as they dance. They enjoy putting actions to favourite songs. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress and shares this information with parents. She gathers consistent information about children's interests at home and uses this effectively as part of her planning and assessment procedures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's warm and caring nature helps children and their families develop close emotional bonds with her and other members of her own family. Her home is welcoming and organised effectively to allow children to play, eat and rest comfortably. The childminder successfully helps children to become independent. They learn to take care of their own care needs and make choices in their play. Children play together well and develop close relationships. The childminder consistently promotes children's good manners. The childminder helps children well to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They discuss their favourite fruits and needing strong muscles to pour their drink. Children enjoy physical play opportunities every day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Assessments are accurate and show that children make good progress in their learning. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education, such as starting pre-school and school. Children spend time at local activity groups with the childminder, learning to form positive friendships with other children and adults. Young children sit and listen well to stories they enjoy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487000 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1009934 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wittering, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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