Sim, Maureen Carol

Inspection date 27 March 2019 Previous inspection date 22 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 All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning. She carries out assessments and monitors progress to ensure children are moving forward in their development. n The childminder has developed good relationships with the local school teachers. She communicates regularly with them to share information and to provide continuous support in children's learning. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is kind and welcoming. She develops close and secure relationships with the children and their families. n The childminder ensures that the environment is secure and welcoming for the children and parents. She carries out effective risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home. n The childminder does not consistently share assessments of children's learning with parents to secure continuity of learning at the highest level.

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This provision is good

n At times, the childminder does not allow children the time they need to share their thoughts and ideas and to answer her questions.

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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 share assessments of children's learning with parents more frequently in order to secure continuity of learning at the highest level n allow children the time they need to respond to questions and share their thoughts or suggestions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children's play and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures, and learning and development documents. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures to follow to report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. She makes good use of local training to keep her policies and procedures up to date.The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies strengths and areas for development. Since her last inspection, she has increased the opportunities for children to extend their literacy and mathematical skills. The childminder works alongside a childminding network, gaining information that helps her to continue to improve the quality of her provision. Parents provide positive feedback about the care and education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She offers plenty of resources and activities that are age appropriate and reflect their diversity, background and learning experiences. Children demonstrate a good understanding of counting and using numbers in their play. The childminder supports their mathematical development effectively. For instance, children confidently count to eight independently, and beyond with help from the childminder. She introduces subtraction to older children to begin to challenge their interest in numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and enjoy the experiences they are offered in the setting. The childminder praises children for their new achievements and encourages their good behaviour. For example, she reminds children to share, take turns and play alongside each other. Children listen well and demonstrate a good understanding of the rules and boundaries in place. The childminder consistently models the use of good manners. As a result, children readily use 'please' and 'thank you' in their requests. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children have plenty of opportunities to exercise and challenge their physical skills. The childminder encourages parents to provide nutritious and well-balanced meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their future learning and development and their eventual move to school. For example, they are confident and keen to learn. Older children practise writing familiar letters, developing their early literacy skills well. Younger children enjoy listening to stories and recalling them, using a wide range of props. Children are very independent. For example, older children tidy up the toys and meet their own personal care needs confidently. Younger children learn to feed themselves during mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340244 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10065460 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 6 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Greater Leys area of Oxford. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, all year round, including out-of-school care. She has a relevant 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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