Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection date 11 June 2019 Previous inspection date 17 November 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 places a strong focus on developing children's good speaking and listening skills. For instance, she sensitively sounds out the correct pronunciation of words. The childminder consistently encourages children to express their thoughts and use new words. n Children of all ages make good progress in their development, given their individual starting points. n The childminder establishes strong procedures to keep parents well informed about their children's progress. Parents are very happy with the care that their children receive. n Children are polite and behave well. They independently follow the childminder's clear rules and boundaries and know what is expected of them. n Children gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they learn which foods are healthy and how they affect our bodies. n The childminder has high expectations and she is keen to build on her knowledge and

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This provision is good

skills even further. For example, she carries out regular research and training and shares ideas with other childminders. n The childminder does not make the most out of opportunities to develop children's early mathematical skills further. n Although the childminder is motivated to develop her setting, she has not identified clear or precise targets to drive improvements to the very highest 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 strengthen opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills even further n enhance self-evaluation systems that identify a clear plan to drive improvements towards the provision to the highest levels.

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

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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 undertakes regular safeguarding training and makes sure that her knowledge and understanding are always up to date. She assesses risks effectively and maintains a safe and secure environment. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents and they speak highly of the nurturing environment she provides. The childminder forms close relationships with other settings that children attend. She shares ongoing information about the children's achievements to build consistency in their learning between the settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's achievements and accurately plans towards their next stages in learning. She provides a wide range of challenging and motivating activities. Children fully engage in play for long periods. The childminder offers many opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. For example, children understand the life cycle of a caterpillar and how bees make honey. Children show a keen interest in art and craft activities. They create their own artwork, making good use of a wide range of materials and resources. Children develop their early reading skills well. This is illustrated as children point to different print and ask the childminder to read it for them. They enjoy listening to the wide range of stories the childminder provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and welcoming. She develops close and secure relationships with the children and their families. Children are happy and settled in her care. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. This is demonstrated as children use strong control to thread string through small holes in objects. The childminder takes children on regular trips to local parks to help challenge children's larger muscles, such as learning to balance and climb.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and their future move to school. They demonstrate good coordination and pencil control. For instance, after drawing, they carefully write the first initial letter in their name. Children show strong levels of independence. For example, they tend to their own care needs, such as toileting and handwashing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133940 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10059344 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder started in 1997 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives in Bicester, Oxfordshire and has a relevant early years qualification. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, between 7.45am and 5pm, all year round.

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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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