Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 13 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 setting has a warm and homely feel. Children form strong attachments to the childminder. Children invite the childminder to join them in their play and they enjoy her positive interactions.  The childminder supports children's learning by following their lead during their activities. Children demonstrate a high level of independence and show that they enjoy playing and learning, through using a wide range of interesting resources. Consequently, children are confident learners and this prepares them well for the next stage in their learning when they move to school.  Children are safeguarded very well. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures. She has a detailed safeguarding policy, with relevant contact details for reporting any concerns she has. This helps to protect children from harm.  Children make good progress as the childminder clearly understands how children

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This provision is good

learn. She promotes children's communication and language skills effectively and gives lots of praise to demonstrate that their achievements are valued.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision welcoming parents' feedback and involvement. Their contributions help her to continually develop her policies and procedures in partnership with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share precise information with parents about children's next steps in learning in order to support learning at home.

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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

 strengthen monitoring and assessment systems, sharing the links between children's progress and next steps with parents, to further support children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time observing children and their activities and routines.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector looked at children's records, observations and assessments and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a comprehensive range of activities that support individual children's progress across all areas of learning. The childminder organises her home so that children can help themselves to a variety of good-quality resources. She joins in with children's play and asks questions that support children's thinking and speaking skills well. For example, when children blow bubbles in the garden she asks them, 'what is happening?' Children enjoy learning about numbers in their role play area, using price labels that help them to have fun while learning about money and shopping. The childminder works very well with parents to share knowledge about children's development and learning. However, she does not provide support to promote learning at home with guidance about the way assessments link to next steps and how parents can help their children. The childminder helps to prepare children for nursery and school. For

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who attend. This is good

instance, she promotes early literacy skills with plenty of mark making opportunities and books. She offers a range of exciting displays, which develop children's knowledge and understanding of different cultures by positively promoting differences.

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good

The childminder's home is clean and well organised to support children's needs. Parents are happy that children have 'settled very well'. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being. Children move confidently around the room finding resources that interest them. They enjoy active play in the garden and benefit from regular trips to the park, which promotes their physical health. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks. The childminder promotes children's independence during mealtimes, for instance, by encouraging them to feed themselves. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of child protection. Consequently, she has a secure understanding of how to recognise and respond to any concerns about children's welfare. She maintains children's safety through close supervision and risk assessments which help to minimise any hazards.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities. She implements a range of policies and procedures to support children's health, safety and well-being. Children are safeguarded well. The childminder is committed to ongoing training to ensure she continues to meet statutory obligations and develop skills to support her practice. For example, she has attended training on promoting mathematical development to improve further outcomes for children. The childminder works well with other settings and relevant information is exchanged with them to support children to the next stage of their learning. The childminder has strong relationships with parents and encourages them to share information about children to ensure the continuity of their care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505888 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1002532 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives with her family in the Liden area of Swindon. The childminder holds a recognised 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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