Childminder EY298407

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2018 12 October 2017

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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 has worked hard since the last inspection, positively addressing all actions and recommendations raised. She knows what the setting's current strengths and weaknesses are, and implements effective improvement plans to help continually improve standards and children’s outcomes.  The childminder and her assistants are good role models. They have clear expectations of behaviour and encourage children to use good manners. Children behave well. They know to share, be tolerant, take turns and to be kind to one another.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's learning and how this could be supported at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They value the care that children receive.  The childminder and her assistants know the children in their care well. They provide a wide range of learning opportunities and children are confident, and eager to explore.

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This provision is good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder is too enthusiastic to provide answers to questions that she asks before giving children the opportunity to think and find solutions for themselves.  The childminder does not use every opportunity to strengthen links with other settings that children attend, to help continuity in children's progress.

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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

 allow children more time to share their own knowledge, think through their ideas and respond to questions they are asked, to maximise their learning  extend information sharing with other settings that children attend, in order to fully support and complement children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities and assessed, and discussed, the impact activities have on children's learning.  The inspector checked a sample of documentation, including children’s learning records, safeguarding records and a selection of certificates and policies.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants keep up to date with child protection legislation. They have a good understanding of the procedure to follow should they have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder follows rigorous recruitment and induction procedures, to help ensure the ongoing suitability of her assistants. For example, they have the required Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and hold a valid paediatric qualification. The childminder supports her assistants well. For example, she provides them with regular coaching and mentoring to help them evaluate the impact of their teaching. The childminder is experienced and committed to her professional development. Recent training on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities has increased her knowledge and maintained children’s good outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to plan for the next stages in their development. Overall, the childminder supports children’s language skills effectively. For example, she encourages children to recall prior learning, and models new words, such as ' fossil’ and ‘formation'. The childminder supports children to test out their early design skills. Children delight in building houses from paper and there is much laughter as they attempt to blow them down. The childminder encourages children to play imaginatively. Children giggle as they become pirates and space rangers, they take on the role of ‘zoo keeper’ and look after a selection of role-play animals. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. They enjoy listening to their chosen stories and are beginning to recognise their written names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure and emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistants. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and are happy, and confident, to express themselves. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She talks to them about why it is important to wash their hands thoroughly and about the benefit of nutritious foods. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors. They learn how to pedal tricycles and thoroughly enjoy looking for rocks and insects. The childminder takes positive steps to minimise risks to children, to help ensure that they are safe. Children celebrate a range of festivals, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. They learn about the lives of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school. Children are sociable, independent and confident. They lead their own play and enjoy being involved in decision-making. Children develop their mathematical skills well. They enjoy completing puzzles and count, match and sort objects as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298407 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1125517 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Didcot, in Oxfordshire. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She currently works with two assistants.

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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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