Childminder EY485203

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 helps children to make good progress in preparation for their next steps in learning and for school. She supports children's learning effectively and teaches them a wide variety of new skills.  Children show that they feel settled and secure with the childminder. They enjoy good relationships with her and engage well in their play.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to enjoy healthy lifestyles.  The childminder monitors her practice routinely and identifies areas for development carefully to ensure continuous improvement.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and supervises children closely to help keep them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the best use of the learning environment to enable children to make more choices, to explore their ideas fully.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities for children to learn more about people who are different from themselves, to help them respect and celebrate diversity.

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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

 develop further opportunities for children to make more choices about how they extend their play, to help them explore ideas fully  extend opportunities for children to learn more about people who are different from themselves to help them respect and celebrate diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed activities together.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, comments from parents, and evidence of the childminder's training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date, and knows what to do if she has concerns. She evaluates her practice routinely, monitors children's progress carefully and invites feedback from parents to make improvements that benefit children. The childminder works well in partnership with parents, carers and other settings that children attend to share relevant information. For example, she guides parents to support children's learning at home, and she makes suggestions and shares resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and assesses their capabilities routinely to plan challenging activities that reflect their interests. She uses good-quality interactions to introduce new ideas, provides children with clear explanations and encourages their input. For example, she encourages children to describe textures, colours and smells as they enjoy exploring different media and materials. The childminder makes good use of children's interests to build on their previous learning and to introduce new skills. For example, she encourages children to count, to develop mathematical vocabulary and attempt to write recognisable letters, while they enjoy exploring a sand tray.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children's independence and confidence effectively. She is a good role model and supports children's understanding of behaviour well. The childminder provides some opportunities for children to learn about different people and communities. She helps children to understand why safety procedures are important. The childminder enables children to enjoy healthy lifestyles to support their well-being. For example, she provides a healthy diet, and good opportunities for exercise and fresh air. Children enjoy playing outdoors and eating nutritious snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to learn and they respond well to the childminder. They develop good communication skills and a wide range of vocabulary. Children make good progress in mathematics and literacy. They count confidently, and recognise letters and simple words. Children are helpful and show good levels of independence while cooperating with daily routines. They enjoy exploring different materials and are able to describe what they see and feel. Children show a keen interest in the world around them, such as finding out about living things in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485203 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1004308 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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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 a village near Didcot, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers full-time care on weekdays throughout the year, 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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