Childminder EY541847

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 is kind and caring. She provides a warm, nurturing, 'home from home' environment for the children. Children enjoy strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder plans stimulating and engaging activities both inside and out of the home based on her good knowledge of children's individual interests and next steps in learning. The childminder provides a well-equipped and organised playroom which helps to support children to make independent choices about their play. n Children behave well. The childminder speaks calmly and kindly to the children and helps them to learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns. n The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. They successfully work together to meet children's needs. For example, they all regularly exchange information to consistently build on children's learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her practice and takes positive steps to develop it. She has a clear vision for her continuous professional development. n At times, the childminder does not develop children's further understanding about letters and their sounds. n The childminder does not consistently support children to develop their sense of responsibility, such as to help tidy away their toys and activities.

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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 increase support for children to learn to match sounds and letters correctly, to further support their early literacy skills n increase opportunities for children to develop their responsibility for putting their toys away.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children and her teaching and the impact this has on their learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector sampled children's development information and records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written evaluations and comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current, such as through completing training. She has a secure understanding of the possible signs of abuse and knows how to report any concerns to the relevant authorities. She stringently risk assesses her premises to ensure any potential hazards are identified and minimised. She values the importance of regularly updating and developing her skills and applies her new learning to improve her teaching. For example, she has used new training to improve her checks on children's progress. In addition, the childminder works closely with other childminders to exchange ideas and stay abreast of new legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments well to monitor children's progress and plan precisely for their ongoing learning. She provides activities which encourage children's creativity and problem solving. For instance, children delight in finding different ways of rescuing small objects trapped in small blocks of ice. She skilfully promotes their communication and language. For instance, she plays alongside them and encourages their growing vocabulary by repeating words and phrases. She promotes their mathematical skills effectively. For example, during snack time, she encourages children to count the number of melon and pineapple slices.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently and positively reinforces her expectations through praise and encouragement. She provides clear explanations as children learn to show consideration for others. Children have ample opportunities to be physically active, including outside in the fresh air. For instance, they spend time outdoors in the well- equipped garden and visit local parks. Children learn about good hygiene routines, such as knowing to wash their hands before they enjoy healthy snacks. The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults, such as at play centres. This helps children to extend their understanding of the diversity of people in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children have a strong interest in reading. For example, they develop a keen interest in the main characters in story books. Children's speaking and listening skills progress well, often through practical experiences. For example, children relish finding mystery props in the 'song sack' and joining in with the childminder during song and rhyme time. They develop good physical skills, such as when young children operate mechanical digger toys to scoop and move sand. Children are inquisitive and enjoy experimenting. For example, they tried different ways of making ice melt and observed the changes from ice to water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541847 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10089485 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 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Didcot, Oxfordshire. She operates from 7am to 5.30pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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