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

The childminder provides exceptional care and education for children. She has a clear and concise focus for what she wants children to learn. Drawing on her many years experience working with children, the childminder provides reliable and tried and tested activities that support children in rapidly moving forward in their development. The childminder successfully weaves mathematical learning into children's play. For example, children play board games where they count, use simple addition and subtraction and work out that dots on the dice represent moves on the playing board. This increases children's understanding of how to use counting for purpose and encourages them to recognise when one group of items is larger or smaller than another by sight. Children develop a real love of books and delight in snuggling up with the childminder to read their favourite stories. Children are making superb progress in all aspects of their development, by far exceeding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is a fantastic role model whose dedication, commitment and high expectations for children provides them with a warm and welcoming environment where they positively thrive. Children are very well settled and display high levels of emotional security and close relationships with the childminder. Their behaviour is consistently excellent.

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n The childminder's curriculum encourages children to be kind, respectful and resilient. This is evident as children take the lead in their learning, suggesting activities they would like to play with and quickly becoming engrossed and absorbed in their learning. They are tenacious problem solvers who embrace new experiences. The childminder provides extensive outings away from the home where children learn about the local environment and the people who live in it. They enjoy bus rides into the town and talk with excitement and enthusiasm about their activities. n The childminder provides a balance of well-planned activities and experiences that give children ample chance to build on their previous knowledge successfully. Provision for children's communication and language development is a particular strength. Children are confident talkers who initiate conversation and ask enquiring questions to find out more. The childminder organises her

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provision to ensure that all children have opportunities for quieter one-to-one time with her, and this undoubtedly helps them to excel in their communication skills. n The childminder seamlessly weaves her curriculum through all activities. Each activity is carefully planned and supported by the childminder to stimulate children to achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder's accurate

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6 February 2025 evaluations of children's development enable her to remain ambitious for what children can achieve, and their progress is assured. n By introducing children to traditional board games, the childminder encourages children to learn to share and take turns. They develop a good awareness of the importance of rules and have a strong sense of justice and responsibility as they explain the rules of play. Children are incredibly polite and respectful, showing good manners and consideration for others at all times. n The childminder is proactive in seeking out opportunities to advance her excellent knowledge and skills. She is exceptionally well qualified and continues to strive to enhance her practice further by remaining up to date with current practice. Through use of webinars, training and by working alongside other childminders, the childminder maintains a fresh and motivated approach to her

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work. This translates effectively into a curriculum that is ever evolving to ensure that children gain the vital skills needed to be highly successful learners in the future. n There are exceptionally effective arrangements to work in partnership with parents. Parents overwhelmingly praise the attentive, kind and caring approach of the childminder and say their children adore her. Parents explain how the childminder's swift recognition of when children need extra support with their learning has enabled them to seek professional help when needed. In turn, this has contributed towards children flourishing in their development.

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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 133560 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10376005 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 8 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Banbury. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant degree in early education. She offers government funded places for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the intent of the curriculum and observed its implementation during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. Throughout the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and children at suitable times. n The views of parents were obtained through written feedback and discussions. n The inspector looked at required documentation, such as evidence of suitability of the childminder and household members.

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6 February 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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