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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to improve her practice and the quality of education for the children. This has enabled her to ensure that the children are safe, happy and learning. Children are at ease in the childminder's care. They enjoy her company and go to her for cuddles as required. The childminder supports the children's learning well. She understands how to incorporate the curriculum into the activities she provides, to help children make good progress. For example, she takes children to soft-play areas to help them work on their next steps to build on their physical skills for balance and coordination.

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The provision is good

The childminder communicates well with children. She weaves in new words and maintains a consistent dialogue with them. This helps children to hear words to support them to develop their speech and understanding well. The childminder skilfully links songs to games and activities that the children enjoy. This encourages children to make connections during their play and think critically. For instance, as children play with and explore model animals, they sing songs such as 'Baa Baa Black Sheep'. This helps children to consolidate their knowledge by making connections in their learning. Children behave well and show a keenness to help as they independently tidy away toys after they have finished playing with them.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has attended training to advance her knowledge and skills to address the actions raised. In addition, she has worked with the local authority advisers to ensure that her home is safe and that the delivery of her teaching is to a good level. This has significantly enhanced the quality of the childminder's provision and the learning outcomes for children. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She understands where they are in their learning and is able to clearly identify what she wants them to learn next. The childminder provides a good range of activities for the children, which covers the curriculum well. For example, children enjoy exploring with dough, which is used to support their speaking skills, mathematical knowledge, imagination and dexterity. n The childminder helps children to learn how to stay safe and healthy. She teaches them about health and hygiene routines, such as the importance of

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need to do better?

washing their hands thoroughly before eating. The childminder sits with the children at mealtimes to support their social skills and to ensure that children are eating safely. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise in a child-friendly garden. n The childminder provides children with a range of resources to support their learning and curiosity. However, children are not fully aware of all toys and resources available to enable them to make more choices in their play.

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2 November 2023 Nevertheless, children are occupied with what is on offer, and they are seen to have fun exploring with the construction toys and magnetic shapes. n Children benefit from regular outings that allow them to experience different learning opportunities, such as visiting the shops and visiting places with animals. This supports their awareness of the world effectively. However, the childminder places less focus on teaching children about the lives and experiences of themselves and others in the world around them. n The childminder is a good role model to the children. She teaches and reminds them of good behaviour methods accordingly, such as sharing and using good manners. Children receive consistent praise and encouragement from the childminder, which promotes their self-esteem. n The childminder clearly has good relationships with parents. She obtains a good amount of information from them when their child first starts, which helps her to

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meet the children's needs and routines. The childminder ensures that she keeps parents well informed about their child's achievements through regular discussions and sharing observations and assessments, including the progress checks for children aged between two and three years. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children play in a safe and welcoming home. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that all areas used by children are safe. The family dog has its own space and is calm and friendly when visitors arrive. The childminder understands her role in protecting and safeguarding children. She is aware of the signs and indicators of abuse and knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder occasionally works with a registered assistant. She ensures that their quality of teaching skills and ongoing suitability are maintained.

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should:

n review the organisation of resources to help all children easily choose what they would like to use, to enable them to build on their interests n extend children's knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to further develop their awareness of diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440358 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10301914 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 12 June 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives near Witney, Oxfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained the curriculum during a learning walk with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity together and discussed the quality of teaching and learning afterwards. n Children spoke to the inspector about the activities they took part in. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all those living in the household. She also sampled documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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 November 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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