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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel safe and secure in this home-from-home setting. The childminder builds strong bonds with children. They seek comfort, reassurance and support from her when it is needed. For example, when children start to feel tired, they enjoy cuddles from the childminder as she reads them stories. The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start. This supports her understanding of their needs and home routines.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a focus on helping the children to learn to share and take turns. She incorporates this into children's play and supports them to understand their feelings and the feelings of others. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She sets clear rules for the children to follow, and they respond positively to her requests.

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The provision is good

Children are given ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder plans a wide range of activities to support children to practice their skills and develop new ones. Regular trips to local parks provide children with opportunities to use a variety of equipment. Activities planned for the garden support children in a variety of ways. For example, children new to walking expertly navigate the obstacles to help them develop spatial awareness.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong curriculum that focuses on what children know and what they need to learn next. Regular observations and assessments of the children inform the childminder's planning. She uses this information to decide what the focus is for the child's next stage of learning. This means children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder networks with other childminders to give children opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. This is also an opportunity for her to share knowledge and ideas with the other childminders. She updates her knowledge and skills by seeking out courses that support her professional development. n Children's mathematical development is supported well. The childminder incorporates counting and positional language into activities. For example, when giving children instructions, she uses words such as 'on top' and 'under'. This

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supports children's understanding of early mathematical concepts. n The childminder plans activities to engage and excite children. For example, when children show an interest in sensory activities, the childminder makes a sensory basket for them to explore, which they do with interest. However, some of the resources are not appropriate for the learning of the youngest children. This means they do not always benefit from these activities.

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16 January 2025 n Children's communication and language is supported well. The childminder narrates as children play and asks simple questions to encourage their speaking skills. She uses age-appropriate language and introduces children to new words such as 'push' and 'pull' and shows children the actions to support their understanding. This helps children to become confident communicators. n Children show a love of books. They listen intently as the childminder reads stories that engage them. They learn that written words have meaning and when to turn the page. The childminder uses the pictures to engage the children and to think about what is happening. n The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She communicates well with parents to provide consistency for the child, especially during transitions such as potty training. She informs parents of what their children have been doing and gives them ideas of what they can do to support their

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children's development at home. n The childminder helps children to understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle. She supports children when washing their hands and explains to them that this is so they do not spread germs. The childminder reminds children regularly to drink water and children learn about oral hygiene. She talks to children about healthy foods, and they gain an understanding of how fruit and vegetables grow.

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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 strengthen the organisation of the learning environment so it more precisely meets children's individual learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133949 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10367394 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 3 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Bicester. She operates weekdays from 7am until 4pm, all year round, except for holidays arranged in advance. The childminder is funded to offer free early years education for three-year-old children. She holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

16 January 2025 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

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