Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date 26 March 2019 Previous inspection date 15 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 made effective improvements since the last inspection. A strong focus has been placed on improving her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. This has improved the safety and care of the children. n The childminder uses self-evaluation accurately to develop her practice and raise the quality of the service she is providing. Since her last inspection, she has committed to further developing her childminding practice. For example, she attends training courses and accesses online training. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's development levels. She uses her knowledge to inform her planning, children's assessments and identification of their next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Children's emotional well-being flourishes, supported by a friendly and nurturing childminder. Children enjoy positive relationships in this social and welcoming setting.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has not built effective relationships with professionals at all other settings children attend in order to share relevant information to support a consistent approach to children's learning. n The childminder has not yet fully developed her outdoor area to reflect the same stimulating learning experiences that children benefit from indoors.

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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 build on relationships with professionals at other settings children attend in order to provide continuity in their learning n offer children who prefer playing and learning outdoors a wider variety of interesting and stimulating experiences to help them extend their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of child protection and safeguarding. n The inspector talked to the childminder about the children's development. n The inspector examined a selection of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and discussed their learning. n The inspector took into account parents' written reviews.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard to address previous actions and recommendations since her last inspection. She works closely with the local authority early years team and completes her own research and training. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is current. She understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. The childminder has undertaken training around the 'Prevent' duty guidance and indicators of female genital mutilation, to improve her knowledge, and she can identify the signs that a child may be at risk from extreme views. Safeguarding is effective. Regular discussions between the parents and the childminder help her to make continuous improvements in raising outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to help children to learn. For example, she shows them how to do things and then encourages them to try for themselves. The childminder monitors children's progress well to help move them on. Young children demonstrate a good understanding of counting and using numbers, and the childminder supports this aspect of their learning effectively. For instance, they count beads as they thread them onto the string. Children confidently count to seven independently, and beyond with help from the childminder. The childminder is skilled in helping children to gain communication and language skills. For example, she encourages them to hold a conversation, questions them why things happen, and gives them an explanation when they do not know.

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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 places a strong focus on their well-being. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and benefit from regular fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden and local parks. She encourages children to be independent, for example by meeting their personal care needs. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children and provides them with praise to boost their confidence in their own abilities. She consistently models the use of good manners. Children readily use 'please' and 'thank you' in their requests. 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.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They are confident, independent and able to solve problems and make choices about their own play. They have formed good relationships with their peers and the childminder. Children are prepared well for their future learning and development and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387339 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10085769 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives near Bicester, Oxfordshire. She offers care all day on 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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