Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date 17 February 2016

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder develops positive relationships with children, which helps them to feel very settled and relaxed. She is a good role model and supports children's personal and social skills successfully. n The childminder assesses children's development routinely to plan stimulating and relevant activities that reflect children's interests and capabilities. Children make at least good progress in preparation for their next steps in learning and for school. Some children make rapid progress in some areas. n Children become articulate and confident communicators who use a wide range of vocabulary and express themselves well. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder evaluates her practice, taking into account feedback from parents and children to identify and address areas for further improvement.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend children's learning fully.

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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 develop ways to challenge children to think more openly and critically.

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her training up to date. She has a good understanding of how to identify children at risk of harm, including the dangers associated with extreme views and behaviours. The childminder provides a welcoming and safe home, and she supervises children closely in order to reduce the risk of accidents and incidents. The childminder encourages parents and children to contribute their ideas to develop the setting. For example, following discussions with children about what they enjoy and observing their interests carefully, she now plans activities that engage children very successfully in their play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to establish children's levels of development and preferences when they first start. She keeps parents well informed of children's progress and guides them to support learning at home successfully. The childminder sparks children's curiosity and encourages them to explore. For example, she helps children to observe changes, develop counting skills and notice the marks they make as they become engrossed creating pretend snow and exploring a small-world winter scene. The childminder teaches children a range of new skills and relates their play to their own experiences to help make it meaningful. She follows children's interests well, such as building on their understanding of the characteristics of different animals as they choose to make 'magic spells' with a wand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to become independent and develop their personal skills successfully, such as managing toilet training. She teaches children to be respectful to others and to learn about people who are different from themselves. The childminder supports children to develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem, and she recognises their efforts and achievements readily. She helps children to prepare successfully for attendance in larger settings or school and understands the importance of working closely in partnership with other professionals as needed. The childminder provides frequent opportunities for children to enjoy physical exercise outdoors and she talks to them about the importance of nutritious food to encourage healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are comfortable and make themselves at home in this friendly setting. They narrate their play confidently as they explain what they are doing and engage in imaginative thinking. Children develop a growing awareness of number as they explore numerals on a phone and count objects relating to Christmas. They learn to talk about and recognise feelings, and they discuss their ideas with confidence, which supports their social and language development effectively. Children know how to keep themselves safe. For example, they hold the handrail while descending stairs and are able to explain why this is important.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490969 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10076519 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 17 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Walton Manor, Oxford. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three. She offers part-time care from Monday to Thursday throughout the year, including out-of- school care. She can offer weekend and overnight care if required. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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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