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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled at the childminder's. They enter a warm and inviting environment and are beginning to learn to take their shoes off and put them in their named box. Children are offered a range of activities based on their interests and likes, which the childminder has planned through observations and assessment. Children engage in interactive stories where they can press the sound buttons in the book to hear the farmyard animals. Children mimic the sounds they hear when they press the buttons. Together the children and the childminder explore 'story sacks' to find more farm animals.

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The provision is good

Children are developing their communication skills. The childminder listens to children's babbles and waits to respond modelling the structure of communication. Children learn to listen and take turns in conversation. The children form strong bonds with the childminder, seek her out for cuddles and engage her in their play, sharing their toys. Children receive a caring and nurturing approach from the childminder. Children receive a caring and nurturing approach from the childminder, who knows them well. However, this can at times mean that the childminder responds to their points and babbles without modelling language back to the children, to further support language development.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a range of experiences within the local community. For example, they like going to the local museum to learn about the history of their local town, taking trips on the bus and walks around the local parks. As children get older, they learn to be gentle and kind to younger children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans an effective curriculum based on what the children know and can do. For example, she teaches children to walk up and down stairs safely to support the development of their physical skills. She ensures that children have opportunities to manage risks safely to help them develop their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder has worked with the local authority early years team to address the action set in the last inspection and accessed training sessions. She has successfully improved her understanding on how to implement a curriculum that will more effectively support children's overall learning. n Children have strong bonds with the childminder, and through her nurturing they gain confidence to express their needs. For example, when they want a cuddle for reassurance they are met with open arms and affection. n Children are encouraged to build independence; for example, they take off their

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need to do better?

own shoes and coats. However, at times, the childminder will intervene and do things for the children without giving them opportunities to try for themselves,

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need to do better?

2 February 2023 such as getting a tissue to wipe their noses or washing their hands for them before mealtimes. n The childminder provides activities that promote and celebrate diversity effectively. She gathers information from parents about traditions and values they share at home. For example, at Christmas time, they learned to sing German Christmas songs with the children. n The children enjoy outings. The childminder takes them to visit the local church and attend a group where the children can talk with the vicar and learn about what he does at the church. n Children learn the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides healthy snacks during the day and supports parents to prepare and provide healthy meals for lunch. The childminder teaches the importance of staying hydrated, and has spent quite some time in encouraging children to drink water throughout the day. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents refer to how reliable and caring the

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childminder is towards the children. They are happy with the communication they receive and value the care and nurturing approach the childminder offers the children. n Children learn to respect each other and their space. They learn to play together and alongside others, for instance, by taking turns to play with toys of interest. Older children enjoy playing with younger children and teaching them how to play with toys. While younger children grow in confidence and mimic the actions and games of the older children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe and who to report any concerns to. She shows a good awareness of her role and responsibility to protect and safeguard children. The childminder can recognise signs and indicators of abuse and knows the procedures to follow to protect children in a timely manner. She confidently demonstrates her understanding of the procedures she would follow if an allegation of abuse was made. The childminder attends training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She is vigilant to possible indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into county lines.

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should:

n provide consistent opportunities to further support children's language development n provide a consistent approach to developing children independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452034 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10237882 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 5 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She provides care in Bloxham, Oxfordshire. She works from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, term time only. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation and discussed the intent and outcomes of the activity. n The inspector observed children at play. n The inspector assessed the childminder's safeguarding knowledge through discussion with her. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

2 February 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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2 February 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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