Childminder 153035

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2018 26 February 2015

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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 successfully addressed the recommendation raised at the previous inspection. For example, children now have good opportunities to make choices and direct their own learning.  Children form close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are attentive and responsive to children's individual needs. Children settle quickly and are happy and confident in their care. This helps to promote their positive well-being.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and with other settings. She frequently shares information to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences to build on children's interest in the outdoors and the wider community. Children grow in confidence and are eager to play and learn. They make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder assesses children's development, she does not always use her findings to plan consistently for children's next steps, to help them make even better progress.  The childminder has not fully established an ongoing and targeted programme of professional development for herself and her assistant, to further enhance the quality of teaching and 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

 place a sharper focus on planning more precisely for children's next steps in learning, to help them make even better progress  build on the programme of training and professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of what would concern them about a child's welfare. They know the procedures to follow to help keep children safe. The childminder takes advantage of networking opportunities to review her practice and to make changes in her provision for children's learning and care. The childminder monitors children's development well. She has a good understanding of children's expected development and they make good progress. The childminder regularly shares children's achievements and progress with parents, to help them support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of age-appropriate resources that captures children's attention and cover all areas of learning. Early literacy skills are developing well and children enjoy exploring books with the childminder and her assistant. For example, younger children point to pictures and turn pages independently. Children enjoy making marks and experimenting with craft materials, such as different coloured paper and glue. The childminder and her assistant use every opportunity to model and reinforce language. This effectively supports children's early language and communication skills. For example, they provide narrative during children's play and repeat words back to help them to reinforce pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. The childminder and her assistant set a good example through their gentle and considerate manner towards the children. They encourage them to follow good hygiene routines and to be independent. The childminder provides opportunities that encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She supports children's physical health effectively, such as by providing daily outdoor play on outings to local toddler groups or the park. This also helps children to experience new opportunities, engage in their local community and develop their social skills. The childminder and her assistant routinely praise children during play and routines, such as washing and eating. This helps to promote their self-esteem. They establish good routines that contribute to children's self- confidence and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working securely within the range of development typical for their age. They have a positive attitude towards learning and are keen to try new experiences. Children learn to listen and have good communication skills. Children develop the important skills and attitudes they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153035 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1089781 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Bicester. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round from 8am to 5pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant hold relevant childcare qualifications.

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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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