Childminder EY499782

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 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

 The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of the children to help her to accurately identify children's next steps in learning. All children make good progress from the moment they start with the childminder.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. For example, she shares plenty of information with other professionals about what children can do and where they need more support.  Children learn to share and take turns with one another. The childminder promotes positive behaviours well and helps them to recognise and manage their own feelings.  The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge. She makes good use of new learning from courses she attends. For example, she has enhanced the opportunities for children to develop their knowledge and understanding of early mathematics.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to develop children's early reading and writing development, particularly when the children choose to play outside for longer periods.  The childminder does not always make the best use of her self-evaluation to help her to identify ways to improve her provision to the highest possible levels.

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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

 enhance the opportunities for children to continue to develop their early reading and writing skills, particularly when they choose to play outside for long periods  make better use of self-evaluation to raise the quality of the provision to the highest possible levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector talked to the children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children's play and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sought the views from parents through written feedback.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures, and learning and development documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and knows exactly what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out thorough risk assessments to help ensure that children are safe in her home and on outings. For example, in the garden, the childminder reminds younger children how to use steps safely. She supervises them closely to help to keep them safe. The childminder has a good understanding of online safety. She helps older children to begin to understand the possible dangers of using the internet.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder forms close partnerships with parents to meet children's individual needs and reduce gaps in their development. For example, where there are light gaps in children's language development, they quickly catch up and reach typical levels. The childminder models language effectively and uses skilful questioning that encourages children to think and engage in conversations. Children are beginning to solve problems for themselves. The childminder encourages them to think about what they can do to solve a problem and test their ideas to see if they were correct.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is welcoming and friendly. She offers a well-resourced environment that children explore with confidence and make plenty of choices in their play. Children show kindness to others and learn how to care for animals, such as the childminder's pet guinea pigs. The childminder helps children learn how to follow good hygiene practices. For instance, washing hands after handling the pets and before they eat. She helps children to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, children enjoy a good variety of fruits and vegetables for their snacks. The childminder encourages them to try new fruits and helps them to learn where the food originates. She offers children plenty of opportunities to exercise and get lots of fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident, independent and motivated learners. They make good progress towards their next stages in learning and the moves to school. Children use their developing counting skills well during play. For example, they count down from five when singing and count objects in the garden. Children develop good physical skills. Younger children learn to kick and roll balls, and older children climb and learn to use tools, such as tweezers to pick up small objects. Children build good levels of independence. Younger children learn to dress themselves and older children tend to their own self-care confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499782 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1048148 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Thame. She operates between Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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