Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 6 October 2014

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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 Parents comment on how children settle in 'extremely quickly' and how they 'thrive' in the childminder's care. n Children make good developmental progress from their starting points. Parents particularly comment on how well children have progressed in their speech. n The childminder facilitates adult-led activities in a skilful way that encourages children to engage, listen to, and work cooperatively with other children. n Books are readily available and used in all areas of provision to support children's early reading skills. For example, the childminder helps children explore a book about food to support and extend a role-play activity around family mealtimes. n The childminder engages effectively with parents to support children's health and care needs. Parents comment that medical needs are 'well catered for'. n The childminder provides nutritious balanced meals and encourages children to recognise the importance of a healthy diet.

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides opportunities for children to find out about people and communities beyond their own, celebrating differences and similarities. n Children are confident learners. They are keen to engage in new activities and are able to express themselves within a familiar group. n Children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use self-evaluation to help her effectively prioritise her continuous professional development. n The childminder misses some opportunities to incorporate mathematical concepts within playful interactions.

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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 strengthen self-evaluation to identify more accurately areas for continuous professional development n make the most of opportunities, such as playful interactions with children, to incorporate mathematical concepts and language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to parents, and received correspondence from them, and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and they evaluated how well this went together. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including qualifications, suitability checks, policies and children's records. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to provide feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow to safeguard children. The childminder uses information from early years publications purposefully to enhance the curriculum and provide a broad range of experiences for children. She provides effective mentoring and support for her assistant, which helps to build their knowledge and enhance teaching practice. The childminder regularly reviews her risk assessments and encourages children to consider risk without limiting their play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows each child well and has high expectations of what they can achieve. Parents comment on the good progress children make. Planning is carefully considered and implemented effectively. Activities capture children's interest and provide an appropriate level of challenge to facilitate their learning. Communication, language and literacy are embedded throughout the setting. The childminder skilfully encourages children to participate in conversation by listening to others and expressing themselves independently. She shows their contributions are valued. The childminder introduces new words and extends children's vocabulary. Children take great pleasure from books, which they access independently. They are focused and attentive when stories are shared, and join in with familiar phrases. For example, a child squeals with excitement when their favourite book is read.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The setting is welcoming, well organised and comfortable. Children benefit from established setting routines which they know well. The childminder is nurturing and playful in her interactions, and children demonstrate high levels of attachment and self- esteem. Care needs are sensitively managed. For example, children can be heard chatting, laughing and sometimes singing while nappies are changed. Children demonstrate exemplary behaviour as they listen to adults and each other, play cooperatively and take turns. The childminder values children's home lives and encourages children to remember and talk about significant events or people. For example, children show great delight as they share laminated photographs of their families.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children take on self-chosen challenges demonstrating high levels of independence. For example, a young child carries a stack of three small plastic chairs to the lunch table. With focus she proceeds to separate and position each chair purposefully, showing satisfaction when finished. Children are active, confident and motivated learners. They are able to concentrate for extended periods, demonstrating persistence when activities present a challenge. Children are proud of their achievements, which are recognised and valued by the childminder. For example, a child holds up a candy cane she has made and exclaims, 'I did it'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294760 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10069678 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Henley-on-Thames and works with her daughter, who is her assistant. The setting is open from Monday to Thursday over 45 weeks of the year.

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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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