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 confident, happy and settled in their environment. They form secure attachments with the childminder, who is warm, caring and responsive to their needs. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and gain confidence. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

Young children are developing a love of stories. They enjoy snuggling up with the childminder and reading books. The childminder uses good expression and is animated in her reading, which makes story times interactive and engaging. Young children enjoy repeating animal sounds and turning the pages as they listen to stories. This helps children to develop the skills they will need for their future learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder is aware of the potential impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had on children's learning and development. She has identified that after the national lockdowns and other restrictions, some children need support to develop their social and communication skills. In addition, she has made changes to her practice and parents continue to collect children at the door, rather than entering the premises. The childminder reflects that this also supports children to settle into their routines more effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops warm and nurturing relationships with the children. She spends time playing alongside them and delights in their company. Children seek out the childminder for comfort and she celebrates their efforts and achievements with praise as they play. As a result of this, children are confident and get involved in a range of experiences. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder has developed trusted relationships with parents. She communicates with them on a daily basis about their children's day, learning and development. She has introduced an online application which further supports daily conversations about their children's progress. n The childminder observes children every day and knows what they can do. She tracks children's development to confirm that they are making steady progress towards early learning goals. However, the childminder does not fully consider

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need to do better?

what children need to learn next when planning the curriculum. n The childminder is in tune with children's changing moods, recognising when they become tired and cuddling them as they start to wind down, ready for a rest. n There is a high priority on supporting children's communication and language development. The childminder enthusiastically engages children in conversations

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need to do better?

26 January 2023 and supports them to hear new vocabulary. She repeats words and helps children to increase their sentences. Young children enjoy hearing age- appropriate songs and rhymes, and are learning to join in with repetitive phrases and actions. n The childminder networks with local childminders online, via local forums, to share ideas and good practice. She seeks feedback from parents to help her make improvements. The childminder has completed mandatory training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. However, the childminder does not sharply focus her professional development plans to extend her knowledge and teaching skills to the highest level. n Children's physical health and overall well-being are actively supported. The childminder provides regular exercise outside and attends local groups to increase social interactions with other children. Organised trips to the park allow children to increase their physical skills, manage risks and build their confidence.

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need to do better?

The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals, in conjunction with parents, and adheres to dietary requirements and preferences. Children learn the importance of regularly washing their hands and understand the importance of following good hygiene routines. n The childminder has forged links with other settings that children attend, such as the local pre-school. They have shared discussions about children's development. As a result, children receive good continuity of care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children. The childminder is vigilant of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is aware of child protection issues, such as exploitation, extremism and radicalisation. She carries out regular checks of her home and garden to help provide a safe environment for children.

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should:

n focus the intentions for planned activities more precisely on what children need to learn next n enhance ongoing training opportunities to raise the quality of education to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346781 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10228431 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 1 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bampton, Oxfordshire and operates her service from Tuesday to Friday, all year round.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The childminder and the inspector observed children playing and discussed their learning and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in their written comments.

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Inspection activities

26 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

26 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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