Childminder in Oxfordshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are not consistently provided with a curriculum that challenges and extends their learning. The childminder does not plan suitably challenging and enjoyable learning experiences effectively that help all children to make the best possible progress. The childminder is not fully focused on evaluating her and the childminding assistant's teaching skills to improve practice and provide children with rich-learning opportunities. Furthermore, the childminder does not ensure the required adult-to-child ratios are met at all times, and she has not notified Ofsted of changes in the use of her premises. Despite this, children enjoy their time with the childminder, and they welcome her interaction in their play. The childminder provides some learning experiences that children are happy to participate in. For example, children enjoy manipulating the dough and using tools, such as a rolling pin and scissors. This supports their physical development.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and safe, and are starting to increase their levels of confidence. Some children in the setting experienced limited interaction with other peers and adults alike, as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The childminder and her assistant have worked hard to settle the children, despite the time the children have had away from the setting and changes in the usual environment. For example, some resources were removed, such as cushions and some craft activities, these have now been reintroduced for the children to enjoy. The childminder and her assistant are kind, nurturing and offer lots of reassurance to help build on children's self-esteem. Children are kind and considerate towards each other. Drop off, settling-in and collection times for children have been restricted. However, the childminder ensures she communicates daily to the parents at the gate.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure the required adult-to-child ratios are met at all times. When these ratios are exceeded, the childminder does not provide sufficient time for children to think and to complete tasks that will help extend their learning to the highest level. For example, on the day of the inspection, at times, the childminder and her assistant had seven young children in their care. n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of the change of the areas used by the children. In addition, she has not suitably risk assessed the new annex and the ability to regulate the temperature to ensure it meets the needs of the children. n The childminder and her assistant spend time joining in with the children as they play. However, there is little focus on what individual children need to learn next so that activities are coherently planned and children's learning is extended to enable them to reach their full potential.

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need to do better?

n Children are happy in the childminder's home. They are developing some skills

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need to do better?

8 June 2021 needed for their future learning. For example, children learn appropriate hygiene routines, and they are supported to wash their hands at appropriate times, such as mealtimes. n Parents are informed about their children's progress and are provided with ways to continue their children's learning at home. Their written comments compliment the care and education the childminder and her assistant provide for their children. n Children display positive behaviour. They learn to share and to take turns to use resources. They listen and show respect to others. Children display good manners as they learn to use 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. n The childminder has not focused on identifying professional development opportunities sufficiently for her and her assistant to help strengthen their quality of teaching to meet all children's learning needs. n Children successfully learn about the world beyond their immediate experiences.

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need to do better?

For example, they learn about a range of different cultural festivals, and they explore the foods which are eaten at these times. This helps them to develop an understanding and respect for those who are different from themselves. n The childminder and her assistant are sensitive to the needs of babies and of young children. For example, they ensure children have opportunities to rest and have their special comforter ahead of sleep time. n Partnerships with the local pre-school are secure. The childminder regularly shares information about children's learning with the other settings that children attend. This helps to maintain a consistent approach to children's learning and development while helping to support their eventual move to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the potential signs of abuse, and they understand the procedures they would follow if they had concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively. The childminder uses these to underpin her knowledge and practice to protect children from harm. Regular training on wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty, enable the childminder and her assistant to safeguard children from extreme views and behaviours.

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Due date

ensure adult-to-child ratios are met at all times 10/08/2021

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Due date

8 June 2021 ensure that effective risk assessment procedures are fully implemented and understood to identify and minimise potential hazards to children when playing indoors and outdoors 10/08/2021

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Due date

provide children with planned, purposeful and challenging play activities, based on their individual interests, which support their next steps and extend their learning. 10/08/2021

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should:

n use evaluation to identify professional development opportunities to strengthen the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555030 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10174696 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in a village on the outskirts of Witney, in Oxfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She regularly works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector undertook a learning walk with the childminder through all areas of the premises used by the children. n Parents' views where taken account of through the available written feedback for the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities and assessed the impact on children's enjoyment and engagement. n The inspector looked at a sample of the documentation. This included evidence about suitability and training records.

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Inspection activities

8 June 2021 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

8 June 2021 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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