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 are comfortable and feel secure in the care of this nurturing and welcoming childminder. They benefit from her dedication to meeting their individual needs. Children laugh and smile as the childminder enthusiastically engages them in interesting conversations. They are confident to talk about what they have learned. For example, they delight in describing that they have made a 'cocoon' with dough. They explain their understanding of what this is and recall what happened in the story of 'The Hungry Caterpillar'. Young children talk to each other as they play. They listen and begin to ask and answer each other's questions. Children develop their social interactions and form friendships. Children who are learning to speak, attempt to say familiar words as they point to pictures. The childminder supports their speech by repeating words and introducing new vocabulary. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or

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The provision is good

disabilities (SEND) make good progress in their communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They understand the childminder's expectations and learn what is right and wrong. Young children begin to share toys and resources as they play alongside one another. If they struggle with this, the childminder swiftly supports them in a gentle and positive manner. Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows each child well. She finds out about their needs and interests. The childminder plans a well-thought-out curriculum that focuses on what children need to learn next. She regularly observes and assesses their progress. The childminder ensures the activities and experiences she provides allow children to develop the key knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for their next stage in learning. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, young children balance on steppingstones and climb the steps to a slide. They develop their core strength, coordination and agility as they persevere to master these tricky challenges. n Children choose what they want to play with and move freely between activities. They are curious and interested in exploring. The childminder engages with children as they play and follows their lead. However, at times, the childminder

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does not identify when children would benefit from more encouragement to maintain their concentration on their chosen activity to extend their learning even further. n Children learn to use the language of emotions. They look at the characters in familiar books and talk about how they might feel. Children notice that 'The caterpillar is smiling because he is happy!' The childminder supports children to

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27 September 2022 talk about emotions and recognise how others feel. n The childminder provides children with experiences they may not have encountered before. She encourages them to try new things. For instance, she sensitively supports children who have not experienced messy play, to squeeze and poke the soap dough. She praises and encourages their efforts, which helps increase their confidence and resilience. n The childminder encourages children to think about how they can help each other. She sets children small tasks, such as getting a bib for another child or helping to set up the resources for an activity. Children follow instructions, take pride in their achievements and are considerate and kind to one another. n The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal hygiene. Older children wipe their noses and put their tissue in the bin. Children wash their hands before eating and after playing outside. They increase their ability to

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carry out these routines by themselves and learn why good hygiene is important. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents and external agencies to meet children's needs. Children, particularly those with SEND, receive effective support and any additional help they may need. Parents report that they are happy with the care the childminder provides. They feel supported to understand their child's development. n The childminder evaluates ways in which she can make improvements to her curriculum and teaching. For instance, after researching and seeking advice, she introduced visual timetables and picture cards to support non-verbal children's communication. The childminder reflects on her practice and strives to offer the best possible care and quality of education she can.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children. She undertakes training to ensure her child protection knowledge remains up to date. The childminder is aware of the different signs that might indicate a child may be suffering abuse. She knows how to record and report any concerns she might have about the safety and welfare of a child. The childminder gathers information about children's allergies and whether they have tried all foods containing allergens before they start at the setting. She completes relevant first-aid training and knows how to support children in the event of an accident.

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should:

n support children to maintain focus and concentration on their chosen activities, to deepen their learning to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333146 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10235014 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 4 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Didcot, Oxfordshire. She works throughout the year and operates on weekdays, between the hours of 8.30am and 5.30pm. The childminder is registered to provide funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 their evaluation of provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took their views into account. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language.

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Inspection activities

27 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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27 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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