Childminder in Oxfordshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge, and initial information gained from parents, undermine the overall quality of the provision. Although children feel safe, her lack of awareness of safeguarding procedures places them at risk. Despite this, children enjoy their time with the childminder and are making good progress in their learning. They experience ample physical activity to contribute to their healthy lifestyles. Children join in with throwing and catching games and play with hula-hoops. They swish the hoops around their bodies and wiggle, whooping with excitement. When the hoop falls to floor, children try again and again, showing their tenacity.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are articulate, confident, and capable communicators. They use speech to express themselves and find out more about things that they do not understand. Children start conversations and listen well. Together with the childminder, they sing songs and rhymes and enjoy sharing stories. In the garden, children sustain their attention and show interest and curiosity as they dig up plastic dinosaurs and play in sand. They are gaining good control when using tools such as pencils, pens, chalks and spades.

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The provision is inadequate

Child behave well. The childminder explains to them why the rules are in place to keep them safe, such as not walking on the sofa. As a result, children understand and start to take action to keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of what action she must take if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. As a result, she does not demonstrate the necessary knowledge to fully keep children safe in her care. Furthermore, the childminder's policies and procedures are not in line with the guidance from local safeguarding partners as required. n The childminder does not obtain detailed information about children's previous experiences and home circumstances from parents. Consequently, she does not fully know about other settings children have attended so she can gather information about their prior learning. As she does not know about their individual circumstances, she cannot fully provide individualised care and support for children and their families. n The childminder has a clear and straightforward intent for her curriculum and for what children will learn. The sharp focus of her curriculum helps children to

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develop enthusiasm and excitement in their learning. They display a 'have a go' attitude and persevere with things that they find difficult. The childminder plans the daily routine and activities well to support children in their learning. n Children learn through repetition and practise to gain new skills. They develop

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11 January 2022 their fine motor skills when using stencils to make patterns on paper. In the garden, they use chalks and pens to make dots, lines and marks as they gain confidence in using tools. Children are pleased with what they create and proudly show their work. n The childminder supports children's learning well, using praise and reward when they are successful. This helps to build their confidence. Children enjoy activities and smile broadly, welcoming praise which the childminder gives readily. n Children are polite and respectful of each other. They say 'please' and 'thank you' and are learning to share and take turns. The childminder is warm and shows children genuine affection and care. Her calm and nurturing nature helps them to settle quickly and they build strong attachments with her. Children are inquisitive; they approach new situations with a sense of interest. This shows their high self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n Parents praise the childminder for the care she provides for children. They say that they have found the childminder's support invaluable in the past when supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and takes measures to keep children safe in her care. For example, she straps them into their highchair and supervises them closely when they eat. When children sleep, the childminder uses a video camera to monitor them and check on their safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows about the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows that any such concerns must be reported to the local safeguarding children partnership (LSCP). However, her own policies and procedures do not reflect the LSCP guidance for dealing with allegations against herself. Although the childminder undertakes safeguarding training, it does not provide her with the information she needs to recognise this weakness in her practice. As a result, she is not clear about what she should do in the event of an allegation being made and, consequently, children are not fully protected from all risks.

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Due date

gain better awareness of the action to take if there is an allegation against the childminder or household members 15/03/2022

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Due date

11 January 2022 ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with guidance from local safeguarding partners 15/03/2022

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Due date

gather more information from parents when children first start to gain deeper awareness of children's families and home circumstances to better meet the needs of those children and their families. 15/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383534 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10217323 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Bicester. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed with the childminder. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector talked to the childminder and children at suitable times. n The inspector read through written feedback left by parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2022 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

11 January 2022 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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