Childminder EY293323

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 22 January 2018

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder sometimes does not challenge children sufficiently well to maintain high levels of achievement. Although children reach expected levels of development for their ages in preparation for school, some children do not progress well enough in relation to their high level starting points in learning. In addition, the accuracy of some assessments of their progress is questionable.  The childminder does not identify carefully some weaknesses in the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and her practice requires improvement to be good.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has improved her behaviour management since the last inspection. Together with her assistants, she develops positive relationships with children, who are happy and behave well.  Children engage readily in activities and develop some important skills for their future lives.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, and she works well with her assistants to supervise children and help keep them safe.  The childminder develops positive partnerships with parents, who are happy with the service she provides.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that assessments of children's progress reflect their achievements accurately at all stages, and use this information to plan challenging activities and experiences consistently so that children progress well in relation to their starting points in learning. 05/09/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop self-evaluation processes to identify and address weaknesses in practice, particularly in relation to the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together.  The inspector talked to the childminder, parents and children at appropriate points during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, and checked evidence of training for the childminder and her assistants.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps herself and her assistants up to date with safeguarding procedures to respond effectively if they have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors and supports the work of her assistants appropriately to help them follow her policies. However, she does not implement or role model good- quality teaching consistently to ensure better learning outcomes for all children. Nevertheless, following training, the childminder supports children more effectively to manage their feelings and behaviour. She keeps parents well informed of their children's time with her and encourages them to support learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder sometimes does not take full account of children's broader development when making her assessments, particularly when they first start in her setting. This weakens her ability to monitor their rates of progress accurately and to plan more- challenging experiences tailored to their individual needs. At times, the childminder supports learning well. For example, she encourages children to recognise numerals and develop counting skills as they enjoy playing with numbered ducks in a water tray. However, she sometimes fails to build on other learning opportunities successfully, such as extending children's interest in floating and sinking. The childminder engages in discussions with children routinely and introduces relevant vocabulary to encourage their communication and language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, calm and friendly environment where children learn to be kind, polite and considerate of others. The childminder supports children's understanding of hygiene well and encourages their independence effectively. She encourages nutritious food and regular physical exercise to support children's good health. The childminder helps children to respect people who are different from themselves, for example, by encouraging them and their families to share their cultural backgrounds with others.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children who have high levels of achievement on entry to the setting sometimes do not receive sufficient challenge to help them reach their full potential. At times, they lack opportunities to explore ideas further, and to work out problems and solutions for themselves. Nevertheless, they develop some good skills for independence, such as putting on their shoes and using the toilet. Children are confident communicators and enjoy sharing their thoughts and ideas. They show excitement in some activities and develop secure mathematical skills, using numbers confidently as part of their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293323 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1125853 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Banbury, Oxfordshire. She employs two assistants. The childminder offers care from Monday to Thursday for 46 weeks of the year, including out-of-school care. She holds a recognised early years qualification at level 4, and one of her assistants holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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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