Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date 22 May 2019 Previous inspection date 27 May 2014

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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 uses her strong knowledge of how children learn to provide a rich and varied environment. She knows the children extremely well and is able to cater to all of their individual needs. n The childminder offers effective support for children who speak English as an additional language. This is illustrated when the childminder counts to five and knows key phrases in the child's home language. n The childminder forms close relationships with children, and they are reassured by her calm and caring nature. For instance, when children become nervous of changes to activities, the childminder comforts them and remains positive, helping children to settle quickly. n Children behave well. The childminder makes good use of all opportunities to encourage children to share and take turns. n Children make good progress in their development, given their starting points. Any gaps in children's learning are identified and supported effectively.

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This provision is good

n The childminder reflects on her practice regularly and is passionate about updating and developing her skills and knowledge. For instance, the childminder attends specific training to raise her practice and knowledge and support children's specific learning needs. n The childminder does not create regular opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and people in the world around them. n At times, the childminder asks lots of questions and does not give children the time they need to respond with their own knowledge.

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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 children's knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to further develop their awareness of diversity n give children the time they need to process questions and respond with their own knowledge or thoughts.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 sought the views of parents through discussions and written feedback. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures and learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She undertakes regular safeguarding training and makes sure that her knowledge and understanding are always up to date. She assesses risks effectively and always maintains a safe and secure environment. The childminder's partnership with parents is strong. She constantly shares children's achievements with parents. They work in close partnership to support children's individual learning. Written feedback from parents shows that they are very happy with the care their children receive and the progress they are making. The childminder forms close relationships with other early years settings that children attend to provide continuous support towards children's learning and care needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good, and the childminder understands how children learn. For example, she encourages children to move their body to action songs, supporting their physical and language development well. Children enjoy practising jumping and clapping. The childminder carefully introduces mathematical language into children's daily routines and play. This is demonstrated when the childminder counts how many pieces of fruit children take for their snack. The childminder monitors children's learning closely and highlights next steps in their learning successfully to ensure outcomes for children's development is good.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder plans lots of sensory activities for children of all ages. Children investigate different textures and experiences with excitement, using their body. This was illustrated well when babies climb into the sand tray and run their hands and feet through the sand. Older children drive vehicles through the sand and enjoy dancing and running through bubbles blown by the childminder. The childminder plans regular opportunities to challenge children's physical, social and emotional skills, such as visits to toddler groups and trips to local parks. She constantly supports children's understanding of how to be healthy. For instance, she provides children with nutritious meals and lots of chances to go outdoors to exercise and get fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the skills they need towards their next steps in learning, including starting school. They are motivated and develop good independence skills. This is illustrated when children use knives to cut up their own fruit and pour their own drinks. Children develop good early literacy skills. Younger children listen carefully to stories and turn the pages of books. Older children access pens freely and make marks, practising their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449200 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10106056 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 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 27 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. She operates from Monday to Thursday, between 7.30am and 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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