Childminder in Oxfordshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has started to make improvements since her last inspection. She has been working with her local authority and has undertaken some positive changes. The childminder has reorganised the main room where children play to provide a safer space and is working on other areas children use. However, the curriculum is still not designed sufficiently well to help children to meet their potential for learning. Teaching is not targeted enough to help children to make swift progress. Despite this, children are settled and enjoy playing with toys and equipment. The childminder provides toys to help stimulate children to be imaginative, such as dressing-up clothes, a role-play kitchen and a workbench. Children explore these independently and talk about their ideas. They play together and behave well. The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to have fresh air and exercise as part of their daily routine. Children enjoy

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The provision requires improvement

playing outdoors and exploring natural resources, such as using water to create puddles to jump in.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder recognises how some activities can benefit children's learning. She knows that children are making progress. For example, young babies are starting to use furniture to support them as they begin walking, and older children are starting to talk in short sentences. However, the childminder does not complete the required assessment of children's progress when they are two years of age.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a clear curriculum. She explains that she takes each day as it comes and responds to what children want to do. The lack of intent for what children are learning means that the childminder tends to supervise children rather than guiding and promoting their learning. As a consequence of this, children are not introduced to challenging new ideas and concepts to encourage them to sustain their attention and interest. n The childminder is not suitably aware of the requirements in relation to assessing children's development and working with Ofsted. Therefore, she does not provide parents with the required review of their children's development to encourage them to understand their next steps in learning. The childminder is also not aware of what changes must be notified to Ofsted. n The childminder now conducts effective risk assessments and removes any hazards for children. However, some of the areas that children access are

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need to do better?

disorderly and not set up well for children's use. This hinders opportunities for children to get the most from their learning environment. n Children learn about being kind and caring. The childminder encourages children to help care for the family guinea pigs. Children learn a great deal from this. As they cut and prepare fruit and vegetables to feed the pets, the childminder

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14 May 2025 encourages them to name colours. She supports children when they are using safety knives. Children become very excited as they feed and handle the baby guinea pigs. They show great sensitivity and are gentle and curious about the animals. n The childminder is respectful and considerate towards children. When guiding children's behaviour, the childminder uses a calm voice and explains the rules. This helps children to know what is expected from them. Children enjoy warm relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder knows about children's families and how to hygienically meet their care needs. She recognises when children become tired and ensures that they have enough rest and sleep. n The childminder has recently changed her procedures in relation to providing children's food. Parents now provide all meals for children. The childminder ensures that she shares information with parents about healthy food choices and

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has a procedure for gathering information if children have food allergies. She has effective measures to reduce risks of children coming into contact with foods they are allergic to when in the setting. n The childminder ensures that mandatory training is completed. Since the last inspection, the childminder has started looking at ways she can complete further training to improve her knowledge and skills. The childminder is motivated to improve the quality of her provision.

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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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Due date

implement a coherent and well-planned curriculum for children that builds on what they already know and can do to help advance their learning 11/06/2025

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Due date

provide parents with a short written summary of children's development in the prime areas when they are aged between two and three years 11/06/2025

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Due date

14 May 2025 improve understanding of what changes and information must be notified to Ofsted. 11/06/2025

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should:

n strengthen understanding of children's development and improve knowledge of how to provide effective teaching for children n provide a more orderly environment so that children can benefit from rich learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2806371 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10390024 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 2 Date of previous inspection 24 January 2025

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. She operates all year round, generally from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This inspection was prioritised following a risk assessment process. n The inspector discussed the curriculum and observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder completed a joint observation. Throughout the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at suitable times.

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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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14 May 2025 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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