Childminder in Oxfordshire

Childminder report 58 Rawthey Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7XW

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Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 18 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children have excellent self-esteem and show very high levels of emotional security. They are constantly kind and caring, and are extremely well behaved. The childminder knows the children very well and meets their care needs superbly. n All children make good progress. The childminder supports their learning effectively and provides stimulating activities that capture their interest indoors and outdoors. n Children are very eager to learn and join in. They are extremely independent and are given a great deal of choice in what they do. They are encouraged to offer ideas and the childminder responds to them in a warm and respectful manner. n The childminder builds effective partnerships with parents and other early years professionals. She keeps parents well informed. For instance, she provides regular progress records and offers suggestions for activities to continue at home. n The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and is highly motivated to

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The provision is good

continually develop and improve. For example, she has further developed children's understanding of different people and communities since the last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's mathematical learning, especially in number. n The childminder has not yet successfully engaged every parent in providing detailed feedback about their children's home 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

n give children every opportunity to extend their learning in mathematics, especially their understanding of number n develop further ways to encourage all parents to provide the childminder with more information about their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children and her teaching and the impact this has on their learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, evidence of suitability and the childminder's training certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at various times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection, as well as their written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding matters and knows the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. She is conscientious about keeping her knowledge up to date. She prioritises children's safety and checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents to help her evaluate her provision. She makes good use of opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills even further, such as completing online or local courses. For instance, she found a course useful to increase her knowledge of how to provide effective support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely, and accurately identifies where they are doing well and areas where they may need more support. She responds to children's interests very well. The childminder offers a rich learning environment and encourages children to be imaginative. For instance, when children created a pretend birthday cake from coloured dough, she quickly provided exciting extra trimmings, so they could readily extend their ideas. She supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she encourages conversations and gives them time to think about their ideas. She plans exciting activities to extend their understanding of nature. Children thoroughly enjoyed finding different Autumn leaves during a woodland walk and talking about them as they created collages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop excellent relationships with the childminder and each other. They play highly cooperatively and share their ideas very confidently. The childminder supports them with highly sensitive, nurturing care. Children show exceptional care, respect and responsibility for others. Young children share and take turns amiably during play. For example, during pretend play, young children spontaneously 'helped' their baby doll to blow bubbles. The childminder promotes children's health and exercise superbly. For example, children greatly enjoy vibrant music-and-movement sessions. They have excellent opportunities to play on small and large apparatus in the garden and at parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. They are very inquisitive and make decisions for themselves. From an early age, they develop a strong interest in reading. For example, they enjoy storybooks and acting out their favourite stories. They develop their physical skills very well. For instance, young children confidently negotiate space when using small ride-on toys, while older children develop balance and coordination using different types of wheeled vehicles. They learn to use small tools carefully and with skill, such as when using paintbrushes and scissors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133797 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10060845 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 18 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Didcot, Oxfordshire. She operates throughout the year from 8am to 6pm.

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Registers

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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