Childminder in Oxfordshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this setting. The childminder and assistants that she works with are loving, caring and creates a joyful atmosphere. They demonstrate an exceptional understanding of children's needs and interests, which they use to design a highly ambitious curriculum. This helps children to feel safe, happy and secure in their surroundings. The curriculum challenges and engages children in their learning effectively, ensuring that they reach their full potential and are well prepared for their next stage of education. During every activity, daily routines and interactions, the childminder carefully supports children to make rapid progress towards the next steps in their learning. Children develop high levels of confidence, independence and emotional security.

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The provision is outstanding

The passionate childminder demonstrates excellent teaching, which is guided by her extensive continued professional development. Children are motivated and successful learners. They jump up and down with great excitement as the childminder reads a familiar story with props. Children are captivated, eagerly adding their own contributions. The childminder plans regular story activities to build on children's essential language skills, which she gives great priority to. Children demonstrate exemplary behaviour given their young age. The childminder supports this key stage of development superbly through an extremely positive approach. She sensitively prepares children emotionally for any changes in their lives, such as new siblings or parents being away for work.

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n The experienced childminder uses a range of excellent strategies to support all children's language and communication skills. For example, adults model language, narrate play, and share stories, songs and rhymes with children. Younger children hear new words and sounds as they develop their vocabulary. Older children demonstrate an excellent ability to hold complex conversations. They notice and talk about what they can see. Adults ask appropriate questions, which expertly extend and help to support what children are thinking. n The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles, including good oral hygiene. Children thoroughly adore their time outside and the freedom to explore, even in the pouring rain. Children are supported to develop excellent physical skills as they handle various tools and learn to navigate and manoeuvre themselves up and down different levels of equipment. The childminder provides

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a range of nutritious snacks and hot meals that children enjoy. Children demonstrate excellent manners and social skills as they sit with their friends to eat. n Children develop impressive early independence skills. They know the routines well and are taught the importance of washing their hands and brushing their

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8 October 2024 teeth before mealtimes. The childminder allows children to try things for themselves, including demonstrating to children how to cut their fruit and starting the zips on their coats so they can complete the task. Children thrive on the childminder's positive language and develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence. For example, the childminder uses words such as 'wow' and 'amazing' and tells children how clever they are. n Children enjoy a wealth of opportunities to develop their social skills and learn about others. They enjoy visiting local toddler groups, farms, parks, gymnastic sessions and other local amenities. They interact with other adults and children, fostering a sense of community and respect for others. n Children spontaneously share and take turns with others. They solve problems without the need for adults to intervene. For example, during an art activity, an older child realised that another child did not have any scissors and offered

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theirs as a friendly gesture. This contributes to the positive collaborative atmosphere in the setting. n The childminder enhances children's fun and enjoyment through her highly motivating interactions. She demonstrates how she supports children's learning through a sequence of activities to develop skills such as scissor control. She notices children's achievements and thinks ahead to the next challenge. This helps children to make the best possible progress in their learning. n Parents offer the highest praise and comment on the 'exceptional care' provided. The childminder's excellent communication with parents enables them to continuously exchange information and updates. She offers excellent support to help parents in continuing their children's learning at home. The childminder focuses on giving children rich experiences to build on the skills for their future effectively. n The childminder demonstrates outstanding dedication to her role and recognises

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the importance of expanding her own professional development. For example, she has implemented strategies from a recent course to promote children's brain development and is passionate about doing all she can for the children in her care. Her reflections and evaluations ensure that she has an excellent understanding of the provision she provides.

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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 133635 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10351349 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 11 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Shrivenham, Wiltshire. She works with her partner, who is an assistant. She offers full-time care on weekdays throughout the year, including out-of-school care.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of all areas of the premises, and they discussed how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n A joint focus activity observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. The inspector discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning. She spoke with the childminder, assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. 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. n The inspector took account of the parents' views through their written comments. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes, including the aims and ethos for the curriculum.

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Inspection activities

8 October 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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