Childminder EY253433

Inspection date 1 March 2019 Previous inspection date 10 July 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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This provision is good

n The childminder asks a good range of questions to support children's critical thinking skills and imagination as they play. She uses her knowledge to share facts with children, which helps to develop their understanding very well. n Children behave well. The childminder provides gentle reminders to help them understand boundaries and acceptable behaviour. She is calm, patient and regularly praises children, which helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder assesses risks daily, to help minimise any hazards to children. She routinely teaches children about safety and risk as part of their play and daily routines. For instance, she reminds children how to cross the road safely. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder works effectively with other settings to help ensure continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder does not consistently provide enough opportunities for children to

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This provision is good

become more aware of themselves and other people to support and enhance their knowledge further about the world around them. n Self-evaluation is not yet highly effective in identifying plans for development that will help take the quality of practice to an outstanding level.

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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 extend opportunities for children to improve their awareness of the wider world and maximise their understanding of diversity n enhance the way in which self-evaluation is used to develop plans, to raise the quality of the provision even further.

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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 accompanied them on a walk in the local community. n The inspector observed and evaluated learning with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector viewed the areas of the house the childminder uses for childminding and checked evidence of the suitability of persons working with children and living in the home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Children's safety is of the utmost importance in the setting. The childminder keeps fully up to date with relevant information, such as local procedures, to ensure children are kept safe. She knows how to identify when children may be at risk of being exposed to extremist views. The childminder has a wide range of policies and procedures in place, which underpin her good practice. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents value the bonds the childminder has with their children. They work together to provide consistent and good-quality care and early education for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's learning accurately. She understands where children are achieving and links their learning to their interests effectively. For example, she plans activities for children based on their favourite characters, which support them to use their imaginations and to extend their good language skills. The childminder is good at engaging children in conversations and uses a wide vocabulary to support their language development. For example, she models positive speaking and listening, which motivates children to talk. The childminder uses mathematical language well to help children explore number, shape, size and quantity. Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors. For example, they learn to negotiate large logs and balance and develop a greater awareness of the wider world as they discover worms and spring flowers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy lots of individual attention, which helps them to feel safe, secure and build positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder is enthusiastic and she motivates the children to learn. She supports children's physical and explorative skills well. For example, children enjoy regular visits to parks and local woodland. These outings help to develop children's physical skills, as they enjoy jumping in the puddles, for example. The childminder talks to children about different foods, which helps their understanding of a healthy diet. Children have access to drinks to help ensure they are well hydrated. The childminder reinforces good hygiene procedures, such as handwashing. Children learn how they can keep themselves healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident under the childminder's care. They develop the skills that they will need for their future learning, including pre-school and school. Children are working well within the typical range of development for their age. They are resilient and confident individuals who are motivated to explore and learn. They demonstrate good communication and language skills as they engage in conversations with visitors and the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253433 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10065453 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Kidlington, near Oxford. She holds a relevant childcare qualification and provides care from Monday to Friday, throughout 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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