Childminder EY495573

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2018 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

 Children are well cared for, happy and safe. They enjoy their time with the kind and caring childminder and have fun as they learn through play. Children receive plenty of attention and the childminder involves herself in their play. They feel comfortable in her care, supporting their emotional well-being successfully.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the needs and interests of children in her care. She provides a wide range of age-appropriate activities to help all children make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points.  Children's physical development is promoted well. The childminder provides opportunities for them to enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. She organises regular outside activities, such as visits to the woods, library and local groups.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She values the views of parents and children, and encourages them to provide feedback, to help her make improvements to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think and respond to questions or to develop their own ideas and solve problems.  The childminder does not focus sharply enough on her professional development to raise the quality of her provision to the highest level.

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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

 increase opportunities to challenge children's thinking and encourage them to solve problems and share their ideas  extend the focus on professional development to raise the good-quality teaching to the next level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children, and considered the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps the children in her care safe.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regard to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible indicators of abuse or neglect, and knows the procedures to follow to report any possible concerns. The childminder monitors her provision well, overall. She reviews the activities and experiences she provides for children, ensuring they reflect their interests. The childminder keeps abreast with changes. For example, she regularly has the support of her local advisory officer and completes online training. The childminder completes regular observations of children and monitors their learning and development well. She uses this information to identify any gaps in children's learning and implements plans to support them to progress further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a wide range of successful teaching strategies. For example, she gave children responsibility for carrying out small tasks as they set out the creative activity. The childminder monitored children's involvement in the activity and introduced the tools and scales to help maintain their focus. Children enjoyed scooping and pouring the flour and seeds and making footprints in the flour. The childminder enhanced this activity further, such as by encouraging children to use their imagination as they pretended to make a birthday cake with candles. The childminder uses lots of meaningful praise as children achieve what they set out to do. Children cuddle up to the childminder and they listen intently to the story that she reads. The childminder makes sure that the children can see the storybook and models a clear voice with expression to hold their interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's needs and routines very effectively. She shares information with parents about their children's daily activities and care routines, and she develops trusting relationships with the parents. The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development successfully. Children develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder offers healthy snacks, meals and regular drinks throughout the day. The childminder teaches children good personal hygiene routines. Children know they must wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children are confident and sociable. They behave well, learn to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children complete simple tasks, such as dressing themselves to go outdoors and preparing their snack and lunch. Children show motivation to learn and are involved in an enjoyable range of activities. They are inquisitive and demonstrate good levels of concentration. For example, children enjoy making marks with chalk inside and outside, practising their early writing skills. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495573 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1035241 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 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. She lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire. She provides care five days a week all year round, apart from family holidays and Christmas. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years.

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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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