Childminder EY342890

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder develops positive relationships with children and their families. Children arrive at her home with enthusiasm and settle well. During their time with the childminder, children appear secure, happy and safe in her care. They consistently behave well, and they display good manners. Children are independent and acquire most skills and attitudes they need for their next phase of learning, including their move on to school.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have variable learning experiences. There are times when they are not consistently challenged or engaged to make the best possible progress. The childminder's knowledge of what children should do next is not clear, and therefore it is not linked effectively to the implementation of activities. However, children show a suitable interest in playing with the selection of resources accessible to them.

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The provision requires improvement

Children play cooperatively together and behave well. They develop a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, children wash their hands before eating to prevent the spread of infection. Children show a developing awareness of technology and nature in the world around them. They demonstrate this as they learn to press buttons to make different noises. Together, children enjoy comparing and naming different animals they know, sharing their knowledge of nature.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not focus her professional development on building on her teaching skills to raise them to good levels. n Children do not make as much progress in their learning as possible. The childminder does not consistently provide children with sufficient challenge in activities or extend their knowledge effectively to help them reach their full potential. She does not have high enough expectations for children. n Parents compliment the childminder and say how happy their children are in her care. The childminder takes time getting to know individual children and their families when they first start. She sources information from parents regarding their child's previous experiences. This all helps children to settle into her home with ease. n Children have regular opportunities to be active and enjoy fresh air. This helps them to lead a healthy lifestyle and develop their physical skills.

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need to do better?

n Children take part in activities which help them to learn about different cultures and traditions. This helps to develop children's understanding and appreciation of diversity. n The childminder offers some opportunities for children to support their literacy

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need to do better?

12 November 2019 development. For instance, younger children enjoy looking at books together. Older children practise writing familiar letters in their names. n Children compare the size of objects during play and use some mathematical language, such as 'smaller' and 'bigger'. However, the childminder does not use these opportunities effectively to challenge and extend their understanding of mathematical concepts further. n Children develop sound social skills as they learn to play cooperatively with friends. They engage well in activities and develop good concentration skills. The childminder arranges regular visits to the local playgroups, library and parks, where they meet other people in the community. n Children match their play to experiences they have had with their families, such as going on bus journeys and to zoos. However, the childminder does not make good use of these discussions to find out more about what children know and

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need to do better?

extend their learning further. n The childminder has made some improvements since the previous inspection, including implementing a more effective progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. However, her self-evaluation is not fully effective to involve parents and children in identifying weaknesses in her practice. n The childminder continues to improve her understanding of how to promote a full curriculum. She carries out appropriate observations of what children can do. However, she does not always challenge children towards their next stages in learning effectively. For instance, she places a focus on children's communication and language development. However, she tends to ask children lots of questions and does not give them the time they need to think and respond with their own knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and wider safeguarding matters, including the risks associated with using technology. She is familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and she knows how to recognise if a child is being exposed to extreme views. The childminder has knowledge of the procedures to report any concerns and allegations to the relevant authorities. Her premises are safe and secure. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home and she puts in place appropriate measures to keep children safe.

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Due date

12 November 2019 ensure children are suitably challenged to extend their learning and help them make consistently good progress 13/12/2019

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Due date

establish an effective programme of professional development in order to raise the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children in their development. 13/12/2019

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should:

n increase opportunities for parents and children to contribute their views regularly, to help improve and develop the setting further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342890 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10093439 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 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire. She offers care from Monday to Thursday between 7.30am and 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

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 discussions and written feedback. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding and policies and procedures.

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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

12 November 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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