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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this warm and inviting childminding setting. They feel safe and secure, enjoying cuddles with the childminder. They show joy in sharing their play experiences. Children begin to understand how to share and take turns and they play well together. The childminder strives to make sure children are part of the daily routine. For example, she asks the children to recall which number the hands on the clock need to point to for it to be snack time. This helps children to understand that numbers and clocks are used to measure time.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning. For example, she supports them as they learn and explore building with blocks. Children enjoy building towers as high as they can before pushing them to tumble down. The childminder makes sure there is space for the blocks to fall. Children cheer and clap hands as they pick up the bricks to begin building again.

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The provision is good

Children begin to develop hand muscles and coordination. They attempt to use cutlery to feed themselves. Children are resilient in their attempts to put fruit onto their forks. They show great pride in their achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder builds on children's home experiences. She uses this information to provide activities and to extend their learning. For example, following a trip to the beach, the childminder promotes children's imaginations by providing sand and water play, small-world sea life resources, and pebbles. Children are eager to share their ideas and experiences with others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder chats with the children, modelling conversation and introducing new vocabulary. She talks about colours with children in routine-play situations. However, she sometimes overlooks opportunities to further promote older children's thinking skills. She does not consistently provide challenge to extend their learning. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. Children put their own shoes on, wash their hands and use the toilet on their own. The childminder recognises that this will help children when they start nursery or school. n Children are polite and respectful. They know to look after the toys and to tidy them away when they have finished playing. They respond to instructions or requests from the childminder readily, and enjoy the praise they receive for listening. n Children are familiar with the consistent routine, which promotes their confidence and sense of belonging. For example, they know that before snack

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need to do better?

19 July 2022 they wash their hands and get ready to sit at the table. They also know that they sit down quietly to have some milk before nap time. This prepares the children to relax and be ready for rest. n The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's day and learning. She starts by gathering their starting points and plans effectively for their next steps. The childminder shares termly progress updates so that parents can support children's learning at home. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and regularly meets up with other childminders and the local authority. When they meet together they take responsibility for keeping up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance. n The childminder strives to work collaboratively with other settings to ensure good outcomes for children in her care. She builds a good relationship with the key persons where they can share information to greater support children's

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learning and development. The childminder understands what children need to know to move successfully on to the next stage of their education. n Children enjoy outdoor play where they have a wide variety of toys and resources to explore and discover. They particularly enjoy playing with the toy kitchen and dolls. Children mimic the actions of the childminder. For example, they carefully carry and cuddle dolls while rubbing their back. Children show excellent care and consideration for others. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She acknowledges that children are all individuals with different needs and interests. She actively engages in the children's play. The childminder joins in with children and is led by what they want to do. She responds positively to their short concentration spans, changing activities and moving on to something else.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recently attended designated safeguarding lead training. This has further supported her knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibility in keeping children safe. She comments confidently the processes she would follow in the event of an allegation being made against her. She demonstrates her understanding of making referrals for children and the appropriate agencies she would report to. Risk assessments are carried out each day to ensure the premises are safe for the children, and measures taken to minimise any risks.

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should:

n provide more challenge to extend learning for older children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383534 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10220790 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 11 January 2022

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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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder discussed her curriculum intent for the children. n The inspector observed children's play, inside and outdoors. n The inspector held a leadership and management discussion with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and considered it in their evaluation of the provider.

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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

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