Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 28 January 2010

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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 childminder builds good relationships with children and effectively promotes their personal, social and emotional development. Consequently, children are happy and settled.  Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder provides them with activities and resources based on their interests. As a result, children are actively engaged in their play.  Children are confident communicators because the childminder effectively supports their emerging communication and language skills. She introduces new words to extend their vocabulary, asks appropriate questions and responds well to what the children do and say.  The childminder understands procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. Consequently, children are well protected.  The childminder has developed effective systems for observation, assessment and monitoring of children's development and as a result they make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor area is not as stimulating and engaging as indoors. There are few opportunities for children to develop their interests and skills in all areas of learning.  Arrangements for sharing information with parents are not yet highly successful to gather precise information about what children are 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

 enhance the outdoor area to provide more opportunities for children to follow their interests and to support their learning in all areas  develop arrangements for sharing information with parents in order to encourage them to share information about their child's learning and development at home, so that this can be taken into account when planning for children's future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed play in the living room, kitchen and outside area. The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a walk around the local area.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, training certificates and a selection of policies and procedures. She looked at evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector offered the childminder the opportunity to carry out a joint observation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching is good and has a positive effect on the progress children make. Indoors, she provides a suitable range of resources that reflect the children's interests and stages of development to enable them to extend their knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. The outside area, however, is not as well resourced to maximise learning opportunities. Children enjoy activities that develop their understanding of the world, mathematical skills and physical development, for example, completing puzzles and creating shapes out of dough. The childminder regularly observes the children and uses this information to effectively monitor progress and plan next steps. Parents are kept informed of their child's progress and share information about their child before they start at the setting. However, systems for parents to continue to share information about their child's learning and development at home are not yet established.

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good

The childminder responds quickly to children's individual needs; because of this, children feel secure. Children learn to manage their own personal needs as she teaches them to wash their hands before mealtimes and put their own coats and shoes on before going outside. She enables children to develop skills they will need for the future, for example, using knives to prepare their own snack. As a result, children are developing independence and confidence. Furthermore, the childminder teaches them to follow instructions and to listen carefully. These activities help children acquire the essential skills needed in readiness for school. The childminder supports the children's good behaviour and she praises and recognises their efforts and achievements. Children have access to regular fresh air and exercise as they walk to and from school, visit local parks and play outside. This promotes their physical skills and supports them to live a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She has completed safeguarding training, carries out daily risk assessments and has suitable equipment such as stair gates to ensure children are protected from harm. She supports children well to understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder attends relevant training which she uses to improve practice. For example, she attended training on supporting children's communication skills which has helped children become more confident communicators. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. In written references, parents comment highly about the childminder's service. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to have effective partnerships with other settings. Consequently, children make good progress through the teaching and care the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330106 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 843925 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Highworth with her husband and daughter. Their home is close to all local amenities and has an enclosed garden for outside activities. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She can take children to, and collect them from, local schools and pre-schools.

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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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