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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are made very welcome by the childminder. They see the childminder as a source of comfort and reassurance. They look to her for cuddles and kind words when feeling a little unsure. These are offered in abundance. Children benefit from being cared for by a childminder who knows that all children are different, and that some children take more time than others to separate confidently from their parents or carers. The childminder adapts settling-in arrangements to meet each child's individual emotional needs.

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The provision is good

Children behave appropriately for their age. They learn to care for resources and their own belongings. They delight in helping with everyday tasks, such as tidying up and finding their shoes before they leave the house. When needed, the childminder offers calm support as children learn to share and consider the needs of each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high aspirations for all children. She wants all children to achieve to their best and plans an effective programme of learning to help them do so. Children benefit from very effective support to build their vocabulary and develop their speaking and listening skills. They take part in a well-planned range of opportunities to listen to stories and join in with songs and familiar tunes. This has a positive impact on their language development, as well as building the foundations for later literacy learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans carefully for each child's needs. She understands the importance of preparing children for developmental milestones. She knows that this gives children the best chance to master new skills and succeed. For example, in preparation for later toilet training, children listen to lots of stories about the subject. This helps them to learn the vocabulary they will need and to look forward to mastering this new skill. n The childminder plans well for children's mathematical development. Younger children regularly hear the childminder recite numbers as they play. Slightly older children are taught to count accurately. This means that children gain the grounding in numbers that they need to begin to solve mathematical problems confidently for themselves. n Children visit lots of places of interest to broaden their experiences. The childminder is aware that, due to COVID-19 restrictions, many children had

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need to do better?

fewer opportunities than usual for these types of experiences and she is keen to help fill these gaps. Children visit libraries, art galleries and museums, as well as meeting and playing with other children. n Partnership working is a real strength. Parents are full of praise for how the

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need to do better?

6 January 2023 childminder 'goes the extra mile' to support them, be that to get extra support for children when needed or to help develop children's language skills. The childminder builds equally effective partnerships with staff at the nurseries children also attend. This good practice has a positive impact on children's care and education. n The childminder makes all children feel very welcome. She celebrates special days with them and marks a range of festivals from their own and other cultures. However, this part of the curriculum is not as thoroughly planned as some others. The childminder does not focus closely on helping children understand why these times are important to different people, to best support their understanding of the diverse world around them. n Children develop well into confident and inquisitive learners. This is because the childminder builds their confidence to keep trying and offers lots of praise and

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encouragement. Children regularly hear phrases such as 'clever you' and 'you did that all by yourself, I am so proud'. This all adds to the happy and positive atmosphere in the childminder's home. n The childminder shows a strong commitment to continuing to do a good job. She seeks out training and uses what she learns to improve what she already does very well. For example, she has enhanced her knowledge of how best to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has used training to develop her skills in supporting children's language development. She is now reviewing her use of written documentation to record children's progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to respond to any such concerns, including to whom she must report such concerns. She understands the risks to children of being exposed to radical or extreme ideologies and how to spot signs that this may be the case. She knows what to do if a concern were to be raised about her own conduct or if she has any concerns about other adults living or working with children. The childminder ensures that her home is a safe, suitable space for the care of children. She supervises children closely at all times.

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should:

n improve planning so children take part in a more meaningful range of experiences that develop their understanding of their own and other people's cultures and beliefs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133953 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10263812 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 8 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Bicester, Oxfordshire. She offers care from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder offers funded education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 her 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 Parents shared their views, and the inspector took these into account. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 January 2023 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

6 January 2023 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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