Childminder EY484462

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 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

 The childminder develops positive relationships with children, their parents and carers. This approach helps children to feel secure and they enjoy exploring the play environment.  Children make good progress in preparation for their next stages in learning and for their future school lives. The childminder makes effective use of her assessment and planning procedures to make sure that children develop well during their time with her.  The childminder supports healthy lifestyles effectively and ensures that children are able to play safely.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures to help protect children from harm.  The childminder has a positive approach to continuous development to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to support children effectively to develop their concentration.  Sometimes, the childminder does not focus well on continuing to support children's learning when she is tending to the care routines and needs of other children.

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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 develop their concentration during their play activities and experiences  develop further ways to support the learning needs of children, particularly when tending to the personal care routines of other children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's training records, her self-evaluation form and feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and knows how to minimise risks to children. She reviews safeguarding practice regularly and implements policies consistently. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant routinely and works closely with him to ensure that he follows procedures correctly. She welcomes feedback from children and parents to reflect their views as she evaluates her setting. Since her registration, the childminder has improved her knowledge of how to observe and evaluate children's play to support her assessment procedures effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress carefully and uses this information effectively to plan for their next steps in learning. She provides a wide range of interesting activities that reflects children's individual interests. The childminder teaches children new skills. For example, she encourages children's recognition of different sizes as they enjoy exploring seaside objects following a holiday. This approach builds effectively on children's previous experiences and learning. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning and development at home. She exchanges information routinely with other settings that children attend to encourage consistency in their experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to feel secure and welcome in her setting. She has a kind and caring approach, and she supports children's friendships well. The childminder actively encourages parents to develop their understanding of children's welfare by keeping them up to date with a wide range of relevant information. She reflects diversity in her setting and encourages children to talk about their families and experiences to help them learn about other people. The childminder helps children to understand behavioural expectations and how to play safely. She teaches children about good nutrition and shares relevant information with parents to support healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies and toddlers develop good levels of confidence and they play well alongside each other. They use their own sounds, develop a range of vocabulary and begin to put words together. Babies and toddlers enjoy exploring an interesting range of objects and materials that encourages their hand-to-eye coordination and helps them learn about the world around them. They develop an awareness of early mathematics as they learn about sizes, shapes and numbers while building towers and exploring small-world environments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484462 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1003146 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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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. She lives in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The childminder's husband is registered as an assistant. The childminder offers full-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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