Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date 15 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and where they are in their learning. She recognises the interests of children in her care and plans stimulating and challenging experiences. Children regularly make good progress. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder, who is kind, caring and attentive to their needs. This helps children to settle quickly and easily and they are happy, content and relaxed in her care. Parents comment on the 'warm, friendly and nurturing' childminder. n The childminder evaluates her practice and ensures that she keeps her knowledge about early years issues up to date, such as through proactive research and training. n The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. She provides a variety of activities that challenge children to develop their good skills.

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This provision is good

n On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond, such as when answering questions. n The childminder does not routinely support all parents to continue their children's learning at home, to help extend their development even 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 give children sufficient time to think and respond, in particular when answering questions n develop arrangements to share more information about children's development with parents, to help continue their learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records and planning and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector undertook a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current, for example, through completing training and accessing information online. The childminder reviews her provision to identify any areas for improvement and regularly meets with local childminders to discuss practice. She maintains and successfully implements required records, policies and procedures to meet children's needs and ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works consistently with parents to support children's care needs consistently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her regular observations and assessments to help plan activities that support children in reaching their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's communication skills really well. She plays with children and responds positively to their questions and comments. The childminder plans times during the day when they read stories together which helps to develop young children's early reading skills. She knows children well and links activities to their interests. This helps to enthuse children. For example, children enjoy exploring the ice, using tools, such as hammers, tongs and scissors, to scoop and chip at the ice and water. The childminder encourages them to extend their vocabulary as she asks the children to describe how the water feels.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with opportunities to be active, contributing to their good physical health. For instance, they walk to local parks and experience exercise and fresh air during this journey. Furthermore, the childminder seizes opportunities to teach children about road safety and traffic when they walk. This helps children to learn how to manage their personal safety. Children behave well. The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing behaviour to help foster children's self-esteem. She praises children's efforts and achievements and offers clear explanations. Children learn to show consideration for others, share and take turns. Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy a range of nutritious snacks and know they need to wash their hands at appropriate times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They are eager to participate and this positive attitude creates a secure foundation for future learning. Older children develop independent self-care skills, such as toileting. They hold pens and make careful marks in preparation for early writing. Children count confidently and learn about colours, shapes and the concept of size. Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire a range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543253 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10091590 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers full-time care throughout the year including out-of-school care.

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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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