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 demonstrate that they are happy and feel safe in the childminder's home. They make choices about what they would like to do and have fun with the toys and resources on offer. Children show they are at ease in the company of the childminder. Shy children built up confidence to talk to the inspector, which shows they feel secure. Children enjoy exploring with many forms of media and materials. They develop their sensory exploration skills well as they use their imaginations as they play. For example, children are captivated as they enjoy making 'ice cream' using shaving foam. The childminder is an effective communicator. She provides an environment rich in language through consistent engagement and narrative.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She has strong expectations for their learning and supports their development well through play. The childminder plans a varied curriculum for the children and is skilled at interweaving learning to help them build on their skills for the future. For instance, she talks to children about mathematical concepts such as shapes, colours and numbers as they play and explore with water, construction and dough. Overall, children behave well together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a safe, welcoming and child-friendly home. She provides children with a variety of activities that support their learning and development. Children have good opportunities to make choices about what they would like to do, and the childminder follows their interests well. n The childminder supports and plays engagingly with the children. She provides a language-rich environment to support children's developing communication and language. For instance, during children's play, she talks to them about what they are doing and asks a range of questions to help them to think and build on their own understanding and speaking skills. n The childminder praises the children well to help build their self-confidence. However, on occasions, she does not help them to understand how to manage their feelings and behaviours. Nevertheless, children are supported by the childminder to build some positive relationships. For example, she takes them

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out to places of interest, such as parks and the library for singing sessions to enhance their confidence with others and build on their social skills. This helps prepare the children well for their future. n Children are taught good health and hygiene routines. For instance, they learn the importance of washing their hands through discussions and actions. In addition, they are taught the importance of eating at the table. Children have good opportunities to play outside in the childminder's garden. Here they build on their moving and handling skills as they whizz around on wheeled toys, chase

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25 June 2024 bubbles and develop skills such as catching, throwing and kicking balls. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents' feedback is positive. Parents have good opportunities to talk to the childminder at drop-off and collection times. In addition, the childminder sends regular messages and pictures to the parents, which helps them to know how their children are doing. n The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows how to report a concern that she may have about children or adults and is aware of signs and indicators of abuse. The childminder helps children to understand how to take care of themselves. For example, she reminds children of the need to wear sun hats in the sun. n The childminder has a good vision for her provision and evaluates this appropriately. She is committed to improving her knowledge and skills and regularly undertakes training. The childminder understands the need to work

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need to do better?

with other professionals involved in children's care to maintain continuity in learning.

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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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should:

n help and support children to learn how to manage their feelings to ensure consistent boundaries are maintained.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537131 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10350855 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 10 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire. Her service is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, for most weeks of the year. She holds a recognised early years and childcare 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 completed 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 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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25 June 2024 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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