Bamford, Jade Shellie

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 understands the importance of ensuring children feel very welcome in her home. She greets children with warm smiles. She ensures children see their own families represented in photographs around her house. Children respond to this by showing they are happy and relaxed to be there. They confidently move around her home, making choices about what to do. The interactions between children and the childminder are warm and friendly. Children behave well. They know what is expected of them because the childminder is clear and consistent in her messaging around acceptable behaviour. Children cooperate swiftly with requests. They learn well to share and include others in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a clear plan for what she wants children to learn. She plans a broad curriculum that, as well as focusing on children's emotional and physical development, also offers lots of opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. She is especially successful at igniting children's interest in the natural world. She plans lots of outings, with a strong focus on exploring the environment and teaching children about different animals. Children remember well from these outings. For example, they can recall the names and characteristics of different reptiles they have seen.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children closely to establish what they know and can do and if there are any gaps in their knowledge or skills. She is then able to plan how to fill these gaps. For example, when observing children counting she identifies children who consistently make the same mistake when reciting numbers. She is then able to focus her teaching closely on addressing this misunderstanding. This way children learn accurately. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's language development well. She speaks clearly, modelling the correct pronunciation of words for children who struggle with specific sounds. She reads to children in ways that keep their interest and encourages discussion about the stories they hear. Children learn new words and enjoy joining in with conversations about things that interest them. n The childminder is kind and caring to all children. However, on occasions she

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need to do better?

focuses her attention more on children who have the confidence to approach her and initiate conversations. She does not always recognise when less-confident children try and join in and share their ideas too. This impacts on these children's ability to get the most from some learning experiences on offer. n The childminder teaches children well to become increasingly independent in meeting their own needs. She teaches children how to wash their hands and help get the table ready for mealtimes. She offers very effective step-by-step

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19 May 2025 support as children learn to manage their own toileting. For example, she teaches children how to manoeuvre their clothing in preparation for using the toilet or potty. n Children enjoy exploring the activities and resources on offer. They find them interesting. Children are keen and curious to learn. Sometimes, in her desire to create an attractive learning environment, the childminder over complicates some activities or offers children several new experiences at once. At these times, children find it harder to focus on the main intended learning because they are distracted or not sure how to use resources for the intended purpose. n Children learn well that their opinions matter and their voice will be heard. For example, the childminder encourages them to help her plan their week. She listens to what they say and considers how she can incorporate their ideas for outings and activities into her curriculum. This builds children's self-esteem and

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develops their confidence to make decisions and share their views. n The childminder understands the value of strong partnership working. She regularly shares information with parents about their children's learning, which enables them to continue this learning at home. She sends home books and other resources that encourage conversation and support early literacy skills. She reaches out to staff at other settings children attend in order to help ensure continuity to children's care and learning.

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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 develop strategies to engage less-confident children in activities to enhance their learning and develop their confidence n sharpen the planning of some activities to better help children focus well on the main intended learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546657 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10398346 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 6 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers care from Monday to Thursday, between 7.30am and 5pm, all year round. She holds qualified teacher status. The childminder offers funded early education for children aged nine months and above.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke with the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and 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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Inspection activities

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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