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 Met

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The provision is good

Children show they thoroughly enjoy the company of the childminder. They receive a very warm welcome into his home. This helps them settle and enables them to engage enthusiastically in the learning experiences on offer, right from the start. Children show their high levels of well-being by chuckling along as the childminder makes silly jokes and snuggling in for cuddles and stories. Children receive clear and consistent guidance about behavioural expectations. They quickly learn to cooperate with routines, such as taking off their shoes when they arrive. Their behaviour is typical for their age.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from being cared for by a childminder who thinks carefully about the types of learning experiences that will benefit them the most. There is a strong focus on children's personal, social and communication development because the childminder recognises that these are integral to children's ability to develop to their full potential. Throughout the day the childminder praises children's efforts and is very encouraging. He models language clearly and listens and responds to what children say. Children respond by becoming more confident to 'have a go' and to ask questions and make comments as they do so.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds warm relationships with parents and uses these well to find out what children know and can do before they start in his care. He is then able to accurately identify any gaps in children's knowledge or experiences and plan the curriculum accordingly. n The childminder plans well to ensure children get plenty of high-quality opportunities to listen to stories and look at books. He provides a cosy reading area where children can choose to look at books independently. He reads stories to children in an animated voice. He shows children that stories can be accessed in other ways too. For example, children listen to stories on tapes. Children show they are developing a love of books and stories by listening intently and asking for more. n The childminder plans the broad basis for the curriculum effectively. Children progress well and gain a strong set of skills in preparation for the next stage in

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need to do better?

their learning. However, the childminder does not always fully consider how best to sequence children's learning so that it is broken down into small and clearer steps. The childminder recognises that he could better focus his own professional development on developing this aspect of his practice. n The childminder makes good use of spontaneous learning opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding. For example, he uses children's curiosity about signs in the environment to show them how print carries meaning. This supports their early literacy development.

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8 September 2022 n Children gain a positive view of learning. They are developing well into curious learners. They are excited to go on walks to local woodlands, where the childminder creates a real sense of awe and wonder as they look at plants and wildlife. Children are learning effectively to look after the natural environment. For example, they learn not to pick plants and to observe, but not disturb, mini- beasts. n Children have their care needs met very effectively. The childminder creates an environment where children feel confident to begin to manage their own personal care needs independently. Children also learn that they are entitled to privacy and dignity at these times. n The childminder keeps children safe when out and about. Children learn well how to cross roads safely. However, the childminder has not considered how he can incorporate teaching about the safe use of technology into the curriculum.

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need to do better?

That said, when with the childminder children have minimal access to technology, and they are always closely supervised.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands his responsibility to keep children safe. He supervises children closely and provides a safe and secure environment, suitable for the care of children. He knows how to recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows how to share any such concerns, to keep children safe. He understands the risks to children of being exposed to radical views or ideologies and the importance of helping children to understand and respect the similarities and differences between their own and other cultures.

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should:

n focus professional development on enhancing knowledge of how to plan and deliver a precise curriculum, to build further on existing good teaching skills n develop children's understanding of how to use technology safely, to build further on their developing understanding of their own personal safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441825 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10132619 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 2 Date of previous inspection 11 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. He lives in Oxford. He provides care from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, througout the year.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke with the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a walk in the local area. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

8 September 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

8 September 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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