Childminder EY452457

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 2017 11 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 reflects well on her practice and accurately identifies her strengths and areas to improve. She has successfully addressed her last inspection findings, which shows a strong commitment to maintaining good-quality childcare.  The childminder works well with the children and provides a welcoming and homely environment to help support children in their learning and development.  The childminder observes and tracks children's development well. Her records show how children are progressing and she skilfully highlights their next steps in learning.  Children play in a safe, clean and well-maintained home. Children are well behaved and demonstrate that they understand house rules, such as sharing.  Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, the childminder ensures parents receive daily written and verbal feedback about their children's day to support ongoing continuity in care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not help children learn more about what makes them unique and the similarities and differences between themselves and others.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities that arise during children's play to extend their mathematical 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

 extend children's knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others  use every opportunity to extend children's mathematical understanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection to discuss her practice.  The inspector looked at children's development files, planning, policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback and comments in the compliments book.  The inspector spoke to children as they took part in their activities, and observed their play and the childminder's interaction with them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. For example, she knows the indicators of a child being at risk and is confident in the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder uses risk assessment effectively to help ensure her home is safe and secure. She ensures her knowledge and training are kept up to date. For instance, she refreshes her training as needed, such as first aid, and regularly updates her skills and knowledge through attending conferences. The childminder reflects well on her practice and seeks feedback from parents and children on the care she provides to help shape her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities inside and outside of her home to occupy and engage children. She is a good role model for children and supports children's learning and development effectively through play. For example, she encourages children to use their small-muscle skills as they explore and make items with dough, providing them with tools and cutters to aid their creations. The childminder communicates well to the children to support their listening and speaking skills. For example, she repeats language back to younger children to help with their pronunciation and asks questions to enhance older children's listening and attention.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to feel confident and safe in her care prior to them starting with her. For instance, new children are offered settling-in visits before they start attending so that they can feel safe in her care, which helps to build their confidence. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of being kind, polite and considerate. For instance, she reminds them to use good table manners. The childminder helps children to learn and follow good hygiene practices. For example, she explains the importance of washing hands before and after eating and reminds children to use tissues when needed to manage their self-help skills. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, all children enjoy active play at local parks and in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident and well supported in activities that prepare them for the future. Children are independent and developing good social skills. For instance, they regularly visit toddler groups and play areas where they learn skills, such as sharing and turn taking. Children develop their literacy skills well. For example, they enjoy mark marking with crayons and writing materials to practise their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452457 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1107832 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Finstock, near Witney, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers care on a daily basis and flexible hours, including before and after school and during school holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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