Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder welcomes children warmly and knows them well. Consequently, children are happy, confident and have close relationships with the childminder.  The children are safeguarded well. This is because the childminder has a clear understanding of her role in keeping children safe and has effective strategies in place to do so.  The childminder's teaching skills support children's engagement, motivation and thinking skills. As a result, children make good progress in their development.  The childminder keeps clear policies, procedures and children's records, which she regularly updates, shares with parents and makes available for inspection. This promotes children's learning and welfare effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend, to promote consistency in children's learning.  The childminder does not provide a wide range of activities outdoor to promote a healthy lifestyle where children can benefit from vigorous exercise and explore the natural world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 further extend partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend so that there is a greater sharing of information to boost children's learning at home and in the setting  further develop opportunities for children to develop a positive attitude to healthy lifestyles through increased opportunities to play outdoors, participate in vigorous exercise and explore the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and discussed her childcare practice.  The inspector sampled a range of relevant documents.  The childminder took account of parents' views expressed on recent questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides a broad range of activities which interest and challenge children. These prepare children well for their future move to school. Children's speaking and listening skills are well developed because the childminder holds stimulating discussions with children throughout the day. She uses open questioning techniques successfully, which encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder successfully supports children's interest in number through a wide range of games. As a result, children are keen to count and look carefully for printed numbers. Children learn about living things for example, when they closely observe the family gecko. They have some opportunities to play outside using wheeled toys and enjoy visits to the park. However, these activities do not give children enough opportunities for vigorous play or to explore the natural world to

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who attend. This is good

fully promote their understanding of healthy lifestyles and of the world around them.

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good

Children are happy and confident, and form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. She has a secure understanding of children's care routines and home experiences from her ongoing discussions with parents. The childminder instils good manners and appropriate boundaries. As a result, children's behaviour is good. The childminder has arranged toys in children's reach and they confidently choose what they would like to play with. The childminder helps children learn about safety by involving them in practising the emergency evacuation procedures. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for managing their personal hygiene. This means children become confident to use the toilet and wash their hands using soap before they eat.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder continually reviews and develops her practice and is aware of her strengths and areas for development. She has attended training in communication and language and consequently, has a better understanding of how to promote children's speech development. The childminder provides parents with a suitable understanding of her role and responsibilities. The childminder supplies written information to parents about her service, including policies and procedures. The childminder has not fully established partnerships with parents and other settings children attend to share information and promote continuity in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422092 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 910319 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her sister, husband and their two children in Highworth, Wiltshire. The downstairs of the property is used for childminding. The childminder is able to take and collect children from the locals primary schools and pre-schools. The family keep goldfish, a budgie and a gecko as pets. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for four children in the early years range. Care is offered for children all year round.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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