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 are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. They form strong relationships with the childminder through her warm nature and the sense of fun she brings them. The childminder makes learning experiences fun. For example, children show excitement as they set up a game ready to play. They select the correct pieces needed for two players and discuss the game is about 'giraffes in scarves'. As they play, they giggle and comment on how many pieces they have and who is winning.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures an exciting curriculum is in place, which helps children make good progress in their learning. For example, the childminder has followed the children's recent interest in polar animals and snow developing a polar small world activity, where children learn about how and where Eskimos live. They discuss they live in ice houses called 'igloos'.

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The provision is good

The childminder consistently supports children's good behaviour and builds their confidence and self-esteem. She is a good role model and praises children for things they do well. She recalls with children when their pictures were displayed on the wall and what good work they had done. Older children eagerly help their younger peers. Children behave very well and are kind to each other.

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need to do better?

n Children take part in meaningful opportunities to learn about others in their community. They visit the local shops and the market and attend weekly toddler groups. Children interact and play with a wide range of people. This enables them to learn about the wider world in which they live. n The childminder knows the importance of developing children's self-care and independence skills. She supports them to be independent and to learn to do basic tasks for themselves. For example, they access tissues to wipe their noses and tidy up after themselves. This develops their confidence and self-esteem effectively. n Children enjoy books and develop a passion for reading from a very young age. Younger children enjoy looking through books with the childminder, carefully observing the characters. Older children choose their favourite books and explore them independently. This further develops children's early reading skills.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder provides activities that follow children's interests and learning needs. Children show curiosity and are keen to take part. However, on occasion, some activities are not effectively adapted to meet the needs of younger children. For example, sometimes the childminder plans adult led games that are not suitable for them. At these times, younger children are not able to fully participate or benefit from the intended learning.

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need to do better?

5 December 2024 n The childminder places a high emphasis on developing children's language in all areas of the curriculum. She narrates what the children are doing in a simple way to encourage children's vocabulary. She encourages children to join in conversations as they play. Younger children use sounds and gestures to make their meaning clear to others. They smile with delight when the childminder acknowledges their efforts. However, the childminder does not consistently pay the same attention to extending children's mathematical knowledge. For example, she does not always build on their awareness of more complex mathematical concepts and language, such as addition and subtraction, to help them learn new skills. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She uses her training to develop her own knowledge and ideas. She ensures that her mandatory training is kept up to date, such as her first aid. Additionally, she continues to further her expertise as

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need to do better?

she researches topics such as supporting children with special educational needs and completes online courses. n The childminder works closely with parents and other settings children attend. Parents describe the childminder as providing a 'home-from-home environment', and say that their children love to come on days when they are not due to attend. The childminder shares information with parents about the progress children have made in their learning and development. She also shares helpful information about how parents can support children's learning at home. This enables children to benefit from a consistent approach to meeting their care and education needs.

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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 adapt the curriculum for younger children more precisely, to help them consistently engage in more purposeful learning n strengthen teaching to promote children's awareness of mathematical concepts to further develop their mathematical knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541606 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10367359 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Thame, Oxfordshire. She provides care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder receives free early education funding for children aged nine months to four-years old.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder explained her intentions for children's development and how she plans and implements the educational programme. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

5 December 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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Inspection activities

5 December 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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