Childminder 134092

Inspection date 16 August 2018 Previous inspection date 8 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder and her assistants develop positive relationships with children and their parents. They are kind, caring and attentive to children's welfare needs, to help them feel settled and relaxed in this friendly setting. The childminder receives highly complimentary feedback from parents about her service and keeps them well informed about their children's learning. n The childminder and her assistants teach children many facts about the world around them, to help them develop a wide knowledge base. n Children become articulate communicators who express themselves well and they receive good-quality support to help them develop their language skills. n The childminder knows children well. She makes effective use of her observation and assessment systems to plan activities and experiences that help children make good progress in preparation for school. n The childminder and her assistants supervise children closely and provide a safe and

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The provision is good

suitable play environment. n The childminder reflects on her practice routinely to identify areas for further development to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder and her assistants overly direct the learning of younger children as they take part in activities more suited to older children, which restricts their choices about how they play and explore.

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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 adapt activities for younger children more effectively as they play alongside older children, to enable them to make more choices about how they explore and learn.

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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 looked at children's assessment records, and evidence of the childminder's and assistants' training records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with her assistants to monitor their practice and children's progress. This process helps them to consider further improvements, such as providing parents with more ideas and guidance to support children's learning at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date, and shares this with her assistants, who have a suitable awareness of child protection issues. They know children well and are alert to any changes that may raise concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved partnerships with other settings that children attend, to develop greater consistency in their care and learning. For example, she works closely with other professionals to meet children's individual needs and share information about their progress. The childminder and her assistants communicate frequently with children and challenge their thinking successfully using careful questioning and detailed explanations. They encourage children to be active and to develop a sense of wonder about the world around them that helps children to become inquisitive and curious.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are good role models and help children to develop good levels of confidence and positive behaviour. They embrace diversity in society and support children to value and respect the views of others. The childminder and her assistants help children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they encourage children to eat nutritious food and to be independent, as children enjoy shelling pea pods and spreading butter at snacktime. The childminder and her assistants meet children's individual welfare needs effectively. For example, they remind them to use the toilet before playing outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners who readily share their understanding. For example, younger children explain that Australia is 'big' and that there are kangaroos, demonstrating a keen interest in the world around them. Older children develop secure skills to support their mathematical and literacy understanding, such as recognising numerals, letters and other children's names. They develop high levels of independence and good concentration. All children communicate well as they answer questions readily and share their thoughts and ideas. They develop good physical skills as they practise making marks with different materials and putting on their wellington boots ready for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 134092 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10065434 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Wolvercote, on the outskirts of Oxford. She employs two assistants and offers part-time care on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the year, including out-of-school care.

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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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