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

The childminder carefully plans routines and activities to closely match the care and learning needs of the children she looks after. She understands that for children to be ready and able to learn well, they first need to feel emotionally secure in their environment. She creates a warm and welcoming 'home from home', in which children feel relaxed, safe and happy. The childminder also understands that making sure children are well fed and rested will impact on their ability to concentrate on, and enjoy, their learning. With this in mind, she carefully plans meal and sleep times around the changing needs of the children.

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The provision is good

The childminder wants the best outcomes for all children in her care. She carefully takes what she knows about each child's skills, knowledge and previous experiences into account when identifying where she needs to focus her support. For example, when needed, she focuses her planning on helping children learn to share and take turns or understand about behavioural expectations. Alongside this, she gives a high priority to children's language development. She knows that if children develop into confident communicators, it helps them make the most of other learning opportunities too. Children consistently hear clear and relevant language modelled for them. They are given time to think and are encouraged to contribute to conversations. Children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n Because the childminder has clearly identified what she wants each child to learn next, she is able to adapt her interactions and support accordingly. She focuses her support well on the different needs of different children. For example, when children are outside she gives babies opportunities and help to pull themselves to a standing position, while teaching slightly older children how to throw and catch balls. n The childminder makes very good use of routines to teach children the skills they need to become more and more independent. She has carefully considered how to organise the beginning of the day, using this time well to teach children how to remove and store their shoes and wash their hands. Snack times are used to teach children how to cut food safely. Children learn well from these times. They are proud of the care they take of their own belongings. They remember how to hold a knife safely, holding it with one hand and using the

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need to do better?

other to push down. n The childminder delivers an appropriate mix of adult-led and child-led learning. Sometimes, when delivering the former, she does not clearly help children settle and focus, and they become distracted from the activity. This means they miss out on some useful learning experiences.

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18 September 2024 n Alongside a focus on children's language, emotional and physical development, the childminder also plans experiences that widen children's knowledge and introduces them to other areas of learning. For example, she takes children on regular outings to local woodlands, where she teaches them about the natural world. She uses walks and routines to help children learn to count and recognise different shapes. She talks with children about the similarities and differences between themselves and others, helping them build a positive view of diversity. n The childminder consistently and patiently helps children learn about acceptable behaviour. She understands that children need lots of help and understanding as they begin to learn how to manage their emotions, and she offers this kindly and effectively. Children respond well to her approach and develop an understanding of right and wrong.

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n The childminder puts a lot of thought into how to help children learn about their own safety. She uses daily walks to teach about road safety and the importance of listening to trusted adults when out and about. She reads stories to children that, in age-appropriate ways, help them understand how to stay safe when using technology. n The childminder builds strong, warm and professional partnerships with parents. She uses these very well to keep parents informed of their children's progress. She makes suggestions that parents find very useful to support their children with toilet training and behaviour development. Parents trust the childminder to provide their children with the support they may need to navigate changes in their lives. This strong practice has a positive impact on children's development 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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should:

n improve how some activities are planned and delivered, so children can focus more on the main intended learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494780 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10351132 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 9 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Eynsham, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers care from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, term time only. The childminder offers funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke with the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views and the inspector took these into account. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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18 September 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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