Childminder, Out-of school day care in Oxfordshire

This provision meets requirements

The childminder makes children feel very welcome. She greets them warmly when they arrive in the morning. Children show they thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's home before or after their day at school. The childminder talks with children about their favourite toys and activities. She then uses this information to provide activities she knows children will enjoy. This helps ensure a happy environment, where children happily play together, building on friendships they have established in school. Children enjoy building structures with small bricks. They take turns as they play board games. They use their imagination as they pretend to go shopping. Through these fun games they are able to practise skills they are learning elsewhere.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder understands the importance of well-established routines in helping children know what is expected of them. Because of this, mornings run smoothly, with children knowing what to do when it is time to leave for school. They gather together their bags and coats, helping each other get ready for the day ahead. Through these well-embedded routines children learn to respond promptly to requests and to help each other.

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n The childminder offers a wide range of fun activities, which complement children's learning from elsewhere well. She reads to children regularly, to build on their developing literacy skills. In addition to the toys and activities she offers in her home she also takes children to local parks. This gives children opportunities to extend their confidence in using different equipment and to practise balancing and climbing. n The childminder is a good role model. She treats children with kindness and respect. Children learn well from her example. They speak kindly to each other and are very polite and welcoming to visitors. They learn to show consideration towards others. For example, on walks to school, they look out for other pedestrians and move aside so they can pass. n The childminder uses the daily walks to and from school to teach children how to keep themselves, and others, safe. When children first start in her care she

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ensures they walk beside her so she can explain and demonstrate how to stay safe. Children show they are learning very well from these daily routines. They know how to cross roads safely, the importance of listening carefully to what adults say and to keep to the inside of pavements. n The childminder plans effectively to ensure children get the food, rest and exercise they may need before or after a day at school. Through daily walks to school, and visits to parks children have ample opportunities for fresh air and

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17 June 2024 exercise. The childminder offers all children breakfast, knowing how this helps children be ready for the day of learning ahead. In her home, she offers activities that encourage quieter play and rest, such as reading and drawing. n The childminder has robust arrangements in place with schools children attend, to promote children's safety. For example, staff share details of any accidents or incidents and the childminder has put in place secure arrangements for the collection of children at the end of the day. She finds out some information about what children are learning about at school. However, these arrangements are not extended to all younger children, to further enable her to tailor the activities she offers to their individual needs. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. She shares lots of useful information with them about what their children have been doing when in her

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care. She gathers plenty of information about children's likes, needs and interests. These effective partnerships help ensure good levels of continuity in children's care. This in turn, positively impacts on children's sense of belonging and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133966 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10350876 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 15 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Bicester, Oxfordshire. She offers care Monday to Friday, before and after school. She also offers occassional care during the school holidays.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her provision, to meet the needs of the children. n The inspector observed how the childminder interacted with children, and evaluated the impact of these on children's engagement. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on the walk to school, and evaluated arrangements for keeping children safe. n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 June 2024 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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