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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for the children. This encourages the children to feel safe and secure in her care. Children are confident, and they show they feel safe as they interact and play together. They choose from a range of activities that engage them. They focus on activities and enjoy sharing their games and toys with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children behave well, and they are polite and respectful. The childminder builds positive relationships with the children. She sets clear boundaries and expectations. She is calm and nurturing in her approach. Children are calm, and they show respect when responding to requests from the childminder. The childminder listens to the children and gives time for them to express their wants and needs. She supports their communication and language development. For example, she talks to a child, while changing their nappy, about what she is doing and why. They sing and clap as she helps the child to get dressed again. Children know what to expect and when because the childminder talks to the children about their routine for the day.

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The provision is good

The effective organisation of the learning environment supports children in their play. Older children show kindness to each other. They support younger children in their play. For example, they make space for young children to play alongside them, as younger children push their cars around the game the children are playing together.

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need to do better?

n Children begin to learn about how their actions impact on others. For example, children choose to play a board game, and the childminder explains why it might not be the most appropriate one based on the ages and stages of the children present. She offers suggestions of another activity they could do that all children can enjoy together. n The childminder gathers information about what children already know and can do. This informs how she plans her curriculum, building on their next steps that are based on children's skills, knowledge and interests. However, the childminder does not consistently teach mathematical concepts to provide a wider range of mathematical experiences. n The childminder creates a safe and secure environment. Children feel safe and confident to explore, play and make choices of what they would like to do. The activities and toys that are provided reflect their age and stage of development.

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need to do better?

This ensures that children can access all areas of the early years foundation stage and make good progress in their learning and development. n Children are beginning to manage their own feelings and understand the impact

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26 September 2023 these have on others. When children struggle to regulate their emotions, the childminder is quick to respond. The childminder is caring and nurturing. She meets the emotional needs of the children as they seek cuddles. n The childminder sets clear boundaries and expectations of behaviour. Children show positive attitudes to learning through curiosity and enjoyment. They explore a range of activities and take care to look after the toys that they play with. For example, young children enjoy transport toys, and they are keen to show the lights and sirens of the fire truck, which they have chosen to play with. They put other toys back where they found them when they have finished. Children are polite, and they share a mutual respect for others and the childminder. n Children form positive relationships with the childminder. They show a sense of belonging. They enter the childminder's home and make themselves

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comfortable. Children take off their own shoes and put them away. They sit together to read a book while the childminder prepares snacks for the children. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She shares ideas with parents about meals they can provide for their children. The childminder offers children snacks of fresh fruit, cereal bars or yoghurts. Children know to sit down while eating to keep themselves safe. The childminder sits with young children during mealtimes. n Children learn how to keep safe, particularly when using the internet. The childminder sets expectations about using devices. She ensures that appropriate controls are in place. The childminder talks to the children about strangers on the internet. She encourages children to tell an adult if they are unsure. The childminder supervises and monitors children's use of the devices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands her responsibility to safeguard and protect children by making timely referrals. She knows who and how to refer concerns about children who might be at risk of harm. She ensures that she documents relevant information about children, keeping records to track any ongoing concerns. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or another household member. She has effective risk assessments in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for the children.

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should:

n embed the teaching of mathematical skills to provide a consistent range of maths experiences

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2665551 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10309729 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Bicester. She operates all year round, before- and after-school hours, Monday to Friday.

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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 the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises, and they discussed how she ensures the premises is safe and suitable. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

26 September 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 September 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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