Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 7 May 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn, which she uses to develop fun activities that extend learning. She expertly identifies the next stages in learning needed and plans thoroughly for these so children make rapid progress.  The childminder reviews her provision accurately and improves her knowledge through regular well-chosen training.  The childminder assesses and checks children's learning accurately, which means she supports children's specific needs extremely well.  The childminder shows interest and enthusiasm in the children's learning. She extends their language and communication skills highly effectively.  The childminder provides high-quality care. She has a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding procedures, which helps protect children from harm. Children are kept safe and secure.  The childminder has highly effective partnerships with parents and outside

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This provision is outstanding

professionals, so children receive consistent, appropriate support for all their needs.  The childminder is an excellent role model. Children follow excellent personal hygiene routines that encourage personal independence. They enjoy healthy food.  The children behave very well, following the childminder's example and encouragement.  Inside play spaces are well organised and encourage high levels of exploration and investigation across all areas of learning. Children make many choices in their play so become independent learners, which prepares them well for school.

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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

 extend learning opportunities for children through further developing a highly stimulating and challenging environment outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector observed activities inside and out and the childminder's interactions with the children, and looked at the range of toys, resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at planning documentation, children's records and other documentation, including policies and procedures, and discussed these with the childminder, together with her methods for assessing children's abilities, her planning for their progress and the ways in which she evaluates her provision and plans for its improvement.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder expertly provides exciting activities. For example, she used a favourite story to investigate different kinds of fruit. Skilful use of puppets brought the story to life. Early mathematical skills were developed and the activity extended into discussing preferences and making a fruit salad. Such high-quality teaching drives progress and enthuses children of different ages. Interesting labels encourage children to become familiar with print and try their early writing skills. The childminder models language expertly and extends discussions. She listens to children's opinions, values their input and raises their confidence. Her skilful questioning extends learning. Children think for themselves and try new things. Children help each other. They develop key skills for future learning. Children have easy access to many toys. They use photographs to aid their selection, so they direct their own learning. The childminder works closely with

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who attend. This is outstanding

parents and others involved with children so learning is consistent. Assessment arrangements are detailed and precise, with extra support given if needed.

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outstanding

Children thrive in a welcoming and caring environment. They enjoy the childminder's constant encouragement and reassurance. The childminder praises good behaviour and encourages politeness, and children respond well. Well-organised routines involve all children and promote their confidence and independence. The childminder takes children to visit toddler groups, which develops children's understanding that people differ. Regular visits to parks and places of interest develop physical and social skills, encouraging children to explore their surroundings to broaden their experiences. However, the childminder makes less use of her outside area during the colder months of the year, which reduces children's choice of where to play. The area requires further development to encourage challenge and high levels of learning for all the children. The childminder keeps the children safe through her excellent understanding of safeguarding practices.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly experienced and has a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of her childminding role. She provides excellent care and learning for all children. She regularly reflects on all aspects of her provision. She acts on improvement suggestions made by parents, other professionals and children. The childminder is committed to increasing her skills, and is studying to gain a higher qualification. She has exceptional partnerships with local schools, which help her ensure excellent preparation for the next stage in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109023 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 839562 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder started minding in 1989 and registered with Ofsted in 2001 on the Early Years register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in the Toothill area of Swindon. The family keeps a cat, rabbits and guinea pig as pets. The childminder receives funding to provide some free early education for children aged three and four years. Minded children remain mostly downstairs; bathroom facilities are located upstairs. An enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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