Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 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 has a good understanding of how children learn, which means she provides challenging and stimulating activities based on the needs and interests of individual children. This helps to prepare children well for when they attend school.  Children access a wide range of outdoor play equipment and natural resources, such as the 'lightening tree'. This supports children's physical development and helps them develop many new skills outdoors.  The childminder uses consistent and clear boundaries for children, who develop a good understanding of acceptable behaviour. This helps children develop positive relationships and helpful attitudes towards each other.  The childminder attends regular training to enhance her practice. This helps her to reflect on and evaluate her teaching to support all children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise sensory play opportunities for babies. This is because she does not give them consistent opportunities to explore and experiment with different media, such as paint, sand and dough.  Opportunities for parents and children to contribute to self-evaluation processes are not maximised to assist in identifying areas for further improvement.

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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

 increase opportunities for babies to explore resources such as paint, sand and dough, to enhance their sensory development and creativity  build on self-evaluation by extending how the views of parents and children are incorporated, to drive forward improvement and support children's achievements over time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the main playroom and outside play area.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including self-assessment information, and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers that were provided on the day.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good. This is because the childminder clearly understands the learning and development requirements. The childminder regularly observes children during play and evaluates the impact these activities have on children's learning and development. This helps guide her future planning. As a result, children make good progress. Children are confident communicators and the childminder uses purposeful and skilful questions to encourage children's language skills further. For example, babies receive effective support from the childminder because she interacts and sings with them cheerfully as they explore. She gets down to their height and enthusiastically communicates using gestures, speaking clearly as she repeats words. Babies choose to play with interactive toys and they know which buttons to press to make different sounds. They enjoy 'bopping' to music while they are sitting. However, opportunities for babies to explore and investigate

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who attend. This is good

resources, such as paint, dough and glue, are not maximised and so their sensory development is not always promoted by the childminder to full effect.

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good

Children develop warm relationships and secure bonds with the childminder because she interacts extremely warmly with them at all times. This helps children to form close attachments, while supporting their emotional well-being. As a result, children are very settled and comfortable. The childminder follows parents' wishes regarding sleep and feeding habits. For example, in addition to her discussions with parents, the childminder sends home a diary which gives a detailed account of their child's day. This means children benefit from consistency so that they feel safe and secure. The childminder ensures good safety precautions are in place within the home, such as a safety gates to prevent babies' unsupervised access to some areas. This ensures that she is able to supervise children closely during activities and make sure they are safe at all times.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very secure understanding of child protection issues, including procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She has attended safeguarding and first-aid training and shares effective policies and procedures, such as safeguarding, confidentiality, mobile phone and camera with parents. This means parents are aware of the childminder's duty of care. The childminder has formed positive working relationships with the local school and shares information about class topics and themes. In addition, the childminder has begun to implement effective self-evaluation procedures. However, she does not currently seek input from parents and children in these evaluations to drive improvement and support children's achievements over time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432312 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 903432 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and four children. The childminding service is available each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm all year round. The childminder visits the local library, shops and park on a regular basis.

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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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