Childminder EY550139

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides high-quality care and education. There are respectful partnerships between parents and the childminder. Parents comment on how happy their children are to see the childminder each day. The warm relationships are evident from the happy and positive atmosphere in the childminder's home. The childminder listens to children's ideas and children are confident to make suggestions about games they could play together. They are developing well into curious and inquisitive learners.

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The provision is good

The childminder is ambitious for children. She wants them to achieve well and this is reflected in the meaningful learning experiences she plans. Children benefit from a broad and interesting curriculum. They gain a wide set of skills and a positive attitude towards learning. Although the childminder is very inclusive in her approach, she does not consistently use opportunities to help children make links between their own and other people's cultures.

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The provision is good

The childminder wants children to follow a healthy and active lifestyle. She encourages children to make healthy choices around food and follows robust hygiene routines. She encourages children to be physically active outdoors. However, she does not always plan so thoroughly for children's physical development during periods of indoor play and learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children and accurately assesses their progress. She clearly identifies what each child needs to learn next and plans activities that will support this learning. She continues to assess each child's learning as she teaches, identifying what they have learned and how she can extend this further. For example, she notices when younger children respond to different sounds and revisits this during story time by incorporating interactive books into the activity. She uses her time effectively to check back on children's learning. For example, when younger children sleep she plans activities more suited to older children and uses these to teach more-complex concepts and to check back on their understanding from earlier teaching. n The childminder adapts activities well so that older and younger children can play and learn together. For example, she sets up a pretend kitchen for older

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children and provides baskets of cooking utensils for younger children to explore. All children find the resources interesting and engaging. They listen and respond promptly to what the childminder asks them to do. For example, older children carefully count items of pretend food and younger children pass spoons back and forth with the childminder. n The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively.

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need to do better?

25 September 2019 She recognises the importance of this to children's future learning. She says that she 'never misses' story time and that reading to children is very important. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories and looking at books. The childminder models language well. She talks clearly about what she and the children are doing. Younger children respond to the sound of her voice. Older children listen carefully to what the childminder says and confidently join in conversations. n The childminder meets the individual care needs of each child and works closely with parents to provide any additional support children may need. She teaches children to be respectful and kind and to show respect for each other and different people. Children feel safe and valued. The childminder introduces children to festivals and cultures outside their own immediate experiences. However, she does not consistently use this teaching to help children reflect on

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the similarities and differences between these and special days in their own lives. n The childminder ensures that children receive daily fresh air, such as on daily walks to local schools. She makes use of her garden to provide children with opportunities to run, climb and balance. However, she provides more-limited experiences that encourage energetic play during periods of inclement weather. That said, overall the childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, she plans lots of activities to help children develop their hand-to- eye coordination, such as threading and puzzles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She takes effective steps to ensure her knowledge remains up to date. For example, she attends regular training in line with the guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board and she completes her own research to consolidate her understanding further.

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should:

n provide children with more opportunities to be physically active to promote further their good health, considering both the indoor and outdoor environment n plan a wider range of meaningful experiences that help children develop their understanding of diversity and the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550139 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10111168 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 0 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out about her safeguarding knowledge and her plans for supporting children's learning.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

25 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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