Childminder EY492356

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 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 well-qualified childminder models language well. She gives children explanations to support their understanding and helps to increase their vocabulary.  The childminder successfully teaches children new skills that prepare them well for school and later life.  The childminder assesses children's development carefully. She plans challenging and relevant activities that help them make good progress overall, including those whose development is lower than expected when they start.  The childminder supports children's understanding of behavioural expectations successfully. She is a good role model, and she has a calm and patient approach that encourages positive behaviour.  Children have good opportunities to learn about safety and to understand why this is important.  The childminder evaluates her practice well and has a strong commitment to professional development to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of partnerships with other settings to fully identify how children learn in different environments.  At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities for children to practise early writing skills to build more effectively on previous learning.

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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 settings that children attend, to share further information about their progress and encourage greater consistency of the care and learning provided  increase opportunities for children to practise skills for early writing to support their literacy development further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed activities together.  The inspector talked to the childminder, parents and children at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, her self-evaluation form and parent questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to identify and report any concerns about children's welfare, and she keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder supports all children's needs and works closely with families to achieve good outcomes. She encourages parents and children to share their views about her setting and she carefully considers areas for further improvement. For example, following training, she makes better use of language to encourage positive behaviour and shares her expertise with parents to support this at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She establishes their development levels carefully when they first start and continues to monitor their progress closely to inform her planning. The childminder provides learning experiences that engage children's interest effectively and support them to learn new skills. For example, when children are exploring play dough, she teaches them to use tools correctly and to notice how materials change. The childminder encourages children to learn about the world around them effectively, such as exploring natural and man-made environments in their local community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to feel safe and secure. She encourages their independence successfully and teaches them skills for later life. For example, she supports children to become aware of safety risks and how to overcome these as they enjoy chopping apples with knives in preparation for snack time. The childminder provides routine opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and energetic exercise to support their good health. She helps children to learn about people who are different from themselves to encourage a positive approach to diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate friendly behaviour. They respond well to the childminder and learn to take turns. They show excitement when joining in with activities and demonstrate good levels of concentration. Children become confident communicators who are keen to express their preferences. They develop good coordination skills that help them to become independent, such as drinking from a cup without spilling the contents. Children learn to recognise shapes and to use mathematical language as part of their play and daily routines. They enjoy exploring technology as they demonstrate how to operate toys with moving parts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492356 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1023653 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 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. She lives close to the centre of Bicester, Oxfordshire. 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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