Childminder in Oxfordshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are safe and secure in this nurturing environment. The children confidently play together. They seek support from the childminder when they need it. Children display positive attitudes towards their learning. They are keen to take part in adult-led activities that link to their week's topic about worms. The childminder listens to the children and gives them time to respond, which promotes their confidence and communication. The childminder gives children choices in their learning. She asks them what songs they would like to sing at singing time. When the children struggle to think of a song, she offers them two choices to support their decision-making.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and has high expectations of them. As a result, the children are well behaved and respectful of each other. She provides them with a broad curriculum where learning opportunities are tailored to their learning needs. The children have regular opportunities to explore the local community. They attend a weekly toddler group and regularly visit the woods and the local park. This enables the children to develop their social skills in range of different environments.

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The provision is good

The childminder is aware of the anxieties the children and parents have encountered as a result the COVID-19 pandemic. She works closely with parents to help them overcome these anxieties. She provides a thorough settling-in process and adapts this for the needs of each individual family.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly checks children's progress. She looks at what they have learned and identifies any gaps. The childminder is keen to embed children's learning before moving them on to the next stage. She provides activities to enable children to meet their next steps. The childminder uses topics as a base for her curriculum. She adapts this to follow children's individual interests. n The childminder weaves all areas of learning into play and activities. Children are being read the 'Superworm' story. The childminder asks the children questions to encourage them to recall what they have already learned. When children notice animals on the page, they talk about where they live and why the look like they do. A child points to a slug on the page and asks why it does not have a shell. They discuss the differences between animals. The childminder lets the children lead the discussion, valuing their opinions.

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need to do better?

n The children are encouraged to tidy away the toys after playing with them. The childminder models this and praises the children. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give children as many opportunities as possible to be

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need to do better?

31 March 2022 independent, such as when getting ready to play in the garden. n Children develop good early mathematical skills. The childminder weaves this into children's play and learning. For example, she talks about the 'longest' and 'shortest' worm during a creative activity. She asks children how many eyes their worms need. n The childminder promotes good health. The children sit together for mealtimes. They choose their own fruit and are supported by the childminder to cut it up. She provides them with home-cooked meals and talks to them about what they are eating. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She ensures that she gets to know the families well before the children start with her. She identifies children's starting points with their parents. Parents report that their children are making progress and there is good communication from the childminder. n The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. If the children are not learning

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need to do better?

what she has intended she will adapt her teaching style to suit their needs. She is part of several online communities that provide advice regarding new strategies and ideas for teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibility to help keep children safe. She knows the symptoms to be aware of that may cause concern. She is confident in the procedures she needs to follow and how to report concerns if she has any worries about a child's welfare. The childminder has up-to-date contacts for the relevant agencies to liaise with. The childminder provides a safe environment for children to play. She puts children's safety and well-being as top priorities.

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should:

n consider how to further promote children's independence throughout their daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366968 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10136519 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She is based in Swindon and cares for children to accommodate parents' shift patterns. Her hours and days of work change on a weekly basis to accommodate this. She can mind Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. She will usually have a non-shift work children Monday to Thursday each week. Her service is open all year around.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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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

31 March 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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