Childminder EY414197

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2018 7 August 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

 The childminder is friendly and caring and tends to the children's needs promptly and sensitively. Children show good levels of confidence as they explore her home and garden.  The childminder plans a wide range of experiences that supports children's next steps in development. Children make good progress in learning, given their starting points.  Children behave well. The childminder has a good understanding of how to help children to learn about the behaviours expected of them.  The childminder promotes good hygiene practices. For example, she encourages children to wash their hands from a young age and talks to them about washing away germs to develop their understanding of the spread of infections.  The childminder forms close partnerships with parents and other professionals to help to build consistency in children's development between different environments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently focus her professional development on raising outcomes for children 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

 strengthen professional development plans even further to help to raise children's outcomes to the highest possible level.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular training to help her to keep her knowledge up to date. She reviews her policies to ensure they are in line with local procedures. She has a clear understanding of whom to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help to minimise any potential hazards in her home. For example, she checks her garden before children go out to ensure that it is safe. She closely supervises the children, such as when they go down slides and play in water, to help to keep them safe. Parents share positive comments about the childminder. They state that she is enthusiastic, welcoming, keeps her home clean and offers a good variety of opportunities for the children to learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans enjoyable experiences for children that help to support their next stages in development. Children enjoy listening to stories and learning to turn pages of books, developing early literacy skills. The childminder supports young children to develop their sensory skills. For example, they enjoy playing with ice cubes as they melt and have fun splashing in warm water. The childminder acts as a good role model and helps children to learn new skills, such as spinning waterwheels. She promotes children's language development as she constantly interacts with them and repeats words clearly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder follows children's interests and routines closely. She recognises when children are tired and need sleep earlier and helps to comfort them sensitively. The childminder offers fresh fruit for children's snacks and the parents provide healthy nutritious lunches to promote their healthy eating. The childminder understands the importance of sharing plenty of information with those involved in the children's care and learning. For instance, she discusses children's next steps with their parents and other settings they attend.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good physical skills and explore the childminder's home and garden with curiosity. Young children learn to take steps as they move around the garden. They learn to roll balls and climb steps safely. Children begin to understand simple technology as they push buttons to hear new sounds. Children are developing good independence. They learn to feed themselves and try to carry out tasks for themselves. They make good progress towards their next steps in learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414197 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1071311 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder re-registered in 2010 having previously worked as a registered childminder from 1995 until 2007. She lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire and offers care on weekdays between 8am and 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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