Childminder EY491304

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 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 knows children well and assesses their progress carefully. She uses this information effectively to plan activities that engage children and help them to develop new skills.  Children make good progress in their learning and development taking account of their abilities when they begin their placement with the childminder.  The childminder provides effective opportunities for children to learn about the world around them and to enjoy healthy lifestyles.  Children develop a good understanding of behaviour expectations and they respond well to the childminder.  The childminder supervises children closely and has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures to help keep them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for partnership working with other professionals to support children's learning further.  At times, the childminder does not guide parents successfully to support their children's learning and development at home.

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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 partnerships with other early years professionals where appropriate to give children the best possible support in preparation for their next stages in learning  extend ways to encourage parents to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, evidence of the childminder's training records and questionnaires from parents.

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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 successfully. She knows how to identify and respond to concerns about children's welfare to help keep them safe. The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice accurately to take effective steps to improve outcomes for children. For example, following research, she provides better access to outdoor play to support children's physical development and understanding of the world around them. The childminder welcomes the views of parents, who state that she is 'very accommodating' and children are 'very happy'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents and carers to find out about children's development when they first start with her, and she keeps them well informed of children's ongoing progress. She teaches children a wide range of skills effectively. For example, she helps them to experiment with different materials as they enjoy adding ingredients to modelling dough to change the texture. The childminder counts with children and helps to increase their vocabulary to extend their mathematical and language development successfully. She provides lots of opportunities for children to explore their local community and wider environment to engage their interest in the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides good opportunities for children to be active and enjoy fresh air to support their well-being. She works well in partnership with parents to encourage healthy eating and she enables children to sleep in line with their individual needs. The childminder supports children's awareness of keeping safe effectively, such as talking to them about the importance of staying close to her on outings. The childminder is a good role model for children. She teaches children successfully about using positive behaviour. She helps them to respect people who are different from themselves, for example, as they learn about different cultural festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills in preparation for their next stages in learning and for school. They develop good levels of confidence and form secure relationships with the childminder and each other. They follow instructions readily and become confident communicators. Children make good progress in their physical development. For example, they learn skills for dressing independently as they persevere with different fastenings. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities progress well in most areas and gaps in their learning are closing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491304 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1022193 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Bicester, Oxfordshire. She offers full-time care on weekdays throughout the year.

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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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