Childminder EY293323

Inspection date 3 June 2019 Previous inspection date 5 June 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 and her assistant are caring and affectionate and know the children well. They are attentive to their care needs and routines. Children are secure, happy and settled in their care. n The childminder helps the children to learn through play. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and development, including school. n Children enjoy plenty of outdoor play, fresh air and exercise. For example, when playing in the garden, children enjoy climbing on the apparatus and sliding safely. The childminder takes children on regular outings to soft-play groups and to the local park. n The childminder completes regular assessments of children's development. She uses this information effectively to monitor children's individual progress and help them to achieve the next steps in their learning. She has worked well to improve this area since

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This provision is good

the last inspection. n The effective partnership with parents and other early years professionals help to provide a consistent approach to the continuity of children's care and learning. n The childminder's supervision and coaching arrangements are not focused enough on ensuring her assistant consistently introduces new words to young children. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to further extend children's emerging numeracy skills.

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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 sharpen supervision arrangements and support the assistant further to enable him to introduce new words more consistently to young children n extend opportunities for children to build on and practise their numeracy skills and understanding.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed of all parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children and her teaching, and the impact this has on their care and learning. n The inspector observed the quality of the assistant's interactions with children and his teaching, and the impact this has on their care and learning. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, the assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if they are concerned about any aspect of a child's welfare. They both attend training, including for child protection, and ensure this has a positive impact on children's care and learning. Since the last inspection, both the childminder and her assistant have attended behaviour management training. This has led to their consistently good management of children's behaviour in a supportive and happy atmosphere. They supervise children effectively and check the premises and equipment carefully to help children remain safe. The childminder considers the views and suggestions of parents and children to review her practice. She regularly updates resources to ensure children remain challenged as their care and learning needs develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children during play and plans activities based on their interests. Children experience a good range of learning activities. They have many opportunities to make marks using different media, such as paint and colouring pencils. Young children enjoy making tracks with cars in coloured corn flour and water paste and exploring changes as they add more water. The childminder holds discussions with children, supports their thinking and shows them how to handle resources with care. The assistant supports children's physical skills well. For example, he plays alongside children as they love to repeat actions, such as rolling, throwing and catching a ball.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are caring and talk to children in a calm and gentle manner. Children learn to share, take turns and show consideration for others. Children behave well. They respond positively to the friendly, calm and consistent approach of the childminder and her assistant. The childminder motivates children to help with everyday tasks, such as helping to set out chairs for an outdoor lunch and managing their self- care skills. Babies progress well with their physical skills and develop the confidence to move around and explore. Children develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles and follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well in their chosen play and with activities the childminder has planned for them. They listen attentively and learn to socialise with others. They greatly enjoy stories, songs and rhymes and performing actions to them. They are developing good technology skills. For instance, children explore how moving parts on their toys work. Children develop their understanding of different shapes and space such as when finding out how to fit wooden parts of a puzzle together to create a rainbow.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293323 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10085000 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Banbury, Oxfordshire. She employs an assistant. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday for most of the year, including out-of-school care. She holds a recognised early years qualification at level 4.

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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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