Childminder EY444897

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2018 27 October 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 an excellent understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She ensures that she is meeting these at all times. She completes regular online courses to keep her knowledge up to date.  Children thoroughly enjoy their play in this idyllic countryside setting. The childminder makes excellent use of the large and well-resourced garden to support children's interest in bugs, animals and the natural world. Children thrive in this lovely setting and all children progress well in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder, who is a qualified teacher, understands how children learn. She provides a broad and varied curriculum for children both inside and outside. Children enjoy regular walks around the reservoir and fields surrounding her home. This helps children develop an excellent understanding of the world around them.  Children feel welcome and build good bonds with the childminder. She works in

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This provision is good

partnership with parents to ensure children make a smooth transition into the setting. This helps children to settle and become happy and confident to play and explore.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of information gained from assessments to highlight what children need to learn next.  Occasionally, younger children lose interest in some activities because they are slightly too challenging for them.

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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

 use information obtained from assessments even more effectively to highlight what children need to learn next  enhance younger children's concentration in activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and free play, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments, and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows whom to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. She shares regular information with them and gives them ideas to support children's learning at home. Parents comment that they are pleased with the variety of activities that she offers children and that they would highly recommend her to other parents. The childminder ensures that the environment is safe and secure for children. She completes regular risk assessments and ensures that any hazards to children are minimised. Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress. She notes any concerns and addresses these appropriately, talking to parents and other agencies where necessary. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision. She identifies areas for

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

development accurately and is keen to address and improve on these quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her teaching skills well. Children enjoy baking bread with the childminder. She comments on children's play and extends their learning. For example, Children enjoy making bread worms. She models how to roll and knead the dough and explains that the dough needs to rise before they can bake it in the oven. Children engage happily in their play outdoors. They enjoy looking for worms to feed to the chickens and spot a ladybird fluttering in the undergrowth. Children delight in simple play. For example, a bucket of water and a variety of containers engage children for quite some time as they scoop, pour and transfer the water. Younger children enjoy toddling around the garden, investigating the natural world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They enjoy welcoming their friends into the setting, eagerly awaiting the arrival of children who they know are due to attend that morning. The childminder is a good role model for children. She reminds them to use their manners and supports turn taking and the sharing of resources. Children learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. For example, they try new fruit and vegetables that they would not normally eat at home. Children develop excellent physical skills. For example, they are confident to scoot up and down the patio, carefully negotiating any obstacles in their way.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, such as school and pre- school. They are friendly, sociable and eager to learn. Children's communication and language is particularly well developed. They talk confidently in both English and the other languages that they are learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444897 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1131853 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She provides care between 8am and 6pm, all year round. The childminder operates from the outskirts of Bodicote village, near Banbury. The childminder has a degree in primary education.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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