Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder models language well to children and provides effective opportunities for them to develop their communication skills. n The childminder assesses children's development successfully on entry to the setting, to identify and address areas where they need further support. n Children make good progress overall in preparation for their next stages and for school. They develop a positive approach to learning. n The childminder follows effective procedures to settle new children and to establish positive partnerships with parents. n Children demonstrate good behaviour for most of the time. The childminder supports their understanding of behaviour expectations effectively and helps them to play well together. n The childminder reflects on her practice successfully to develop her professional skills and improve outcomes for children. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures to help keep

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to make marks in preparation for early writing skills. n At times, the childminder overlooks ways to encourage children's independence skills further.

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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 extend opportunities for children to practise making marks to develop their early writing skills n increase ways for children to develop their skills for independence in preparation for their next stages of learning and for school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed an activity together. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate points during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, written comments from parents, and evidence of the childminder's training and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date, and knows what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. She supervises children well and knows how to keep them safe, both in the home and on outings. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other professionals to monitor, share and develop good practice. For example, she now incorporates a wider range of activities, such as opportunities to practise threading skills, to help children develop hand-to-eye coordination.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans play experiences successfully overall to close any gaps in learning and help children achieve their potential. She communicates effectively with children, such as using a running commentary, speaking clearly, and using language appropriate to their developmental stages. This approach engages children well in their play and helps them to make links in their learning. The childminder works closely with parents to share information about children's progress and to guide learning at home. She also encourages other settings that children attend to work in partnership with her to improve consistency.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a sensitive, calm and welcoming approach that helps children to feel secure. She is a good role model, and helps children to be respectful and tolerant towards others. The childminder pays careful attention to children's care needs, enabling them to eat, rest and sleep in accordance with their individual needs. She supports children to develop a positive approach to healthy lifestyles, for example, through the provision of nutritious food and plentiful opportunities for exercise. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves and others safe through explanations and discussions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well overall during their time in the setting. They become confident communicators who initiate discussions and use an increasing range of vocabulary. They develop effective physical skills as they run steadily, negotiate space successfully and use a range of equipment with increasing skill. Children develop an awareness of number as they count in sequence, and they learn to use a range of mathematical language as part of their play. They have some opportunities to develop skills for early writing and they have easy access to books to support their early reading skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494780 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10070700 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 1 - 2 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Eynsham, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers part-time care on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year.

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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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