Childminder EY306354

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2018 13 October 2014

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning, are happy and build strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder is kind and caring and promotes children's confidence well. Children show that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder is a good role model and gives children gentle guidance and praise. She is consistent with her rules and boundaries, and children learn to behave well and treat each other with respect.  The childminder uses her self-evaluation effectively to drive improvement and enhance outcomes for children.  Parents state that they enjoy the homely environment the childminder offers and feel that their children are able to thrive.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She keeps up to date with her practice with ongoing training to continually improve her professional development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently involve all parents in supporting their children's learning at home.  Occasionally, the childminder does not consider how children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together.

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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

 strengthen ways to help parents to support their children's learning further at home  enhance the opportunities for younger children to become deeply involved in planned activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection. She took into account the written views of parents that were provided by the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding practice well and knows whom to contact in the event of a concern about a child. The childminder is very clear and confident about her role in ensuring children's safety and welfare. Ongoing risk assessments are carried out by the childminder in all areas of the home used by children. She takes appropriate action to quickly minimise any identified risks to children. The childminder uses effective procedures to monitor children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning and their next steps in their learning. The childminder has an established partnership with teachers at the local school and other early years settings children attend. Information is shared to help with children's development. Parents provide positive feedback about the quality of the care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses everyday experiences to help support children's understanding of counting and their use of mathematical language. Children relish looking at books, and join in with stories with the childminder as they count the animals on the page. Children enjoy exploring and investigating different textures. Older children stay motivated and focused on the rice play that the childminder has planned for them. They use different tools and resources to pour and fill containers, listening to the sound the rice makes. Younger children begin to develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they use scoops and spoons. The childminder interacts well with the children to develop their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents when children first attend. This ensures that she has all relevant information relating to their children's personal needs and backgrounds from the start. Young children are encouraged to become independent by the childminder. They feed themselves and make their own choices about their play with equipment that is stored at a low level and easily accessible. Children enjoy lots of trips out of the home to visit local groups in the area. They learn about their local community and socialise with other children and adults. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children's physical skills are developed with regular opportunities for outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop the skills and knowledge needed for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school. Children develop good communication skills, which they use effectively to interact with the childminder and the other children. Children are curious and keen to explore. They are inquisitive and like to try things out for themselves. Children show an increasing ability to concentrate well at chosen activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306354 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1070674 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Banbury. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three-year-old children. The childminder has a relevant 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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