Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 16 June 2011

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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 develop strong bonds with the children, who make secure emotional attachments that promote their well-being. Therefore, they are content and comfortable in their surroundings.  The childminder demonstrates good teaching and interacts well with children. Consequently, they are motivated to learn.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She uses daily feedback and discussion to ensure they feel fully involved in their child's learning.  The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to ongoing improvements. She reflects on her own practice to identify areas for development. This benefits the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise the use of print in the environment to encourage children's literacy awareness and to make connections with other languages spoken at home.  The childminder has not fully secured the partnerships with others sharing the care of the children in order to offer consistent learning opportunities.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to see written words in English and other home languages to fully support their developing interest in literacy and help them learn that words carry meaning  strengthen the links with other professionals who share the care of the children, so all involved with them contribute to their ongoing learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and resources in the play areas.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks, the self- assessment information, children's observations, assessments and planning records.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences for children that meet their individual needs and interests. She carries out observations and assessments, which she uses effectively to plan the next steps in each child's learning. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder chats to children consistently during play, which helps to develop their early language skills and extend their learning. For example, children tell the childminder about the shape and colour of the eggs they have drawn on the chalkboard. The childminder supports children's understanding of numbers by suggesting they count the eggs. Children feel a sense of pride and achievement when the childminder gives praise for counting the numbers correctly, which boosts their self-esteem. The childminder provides children with a range of books to help nurture their enjoyment of reading. However, she does not display words

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who attend. This is good

or label resources to enhance their literacy development.

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good

Children have positive relationships with the childminder. She encourages them to be independent in their self-care skills and to dress themselves. This helps to prepare them for the next stages in learning, such as the move to school. Children learn to keep themselves safe because the childminder reminds them to be careful when climbing on furniture or when chasing one another. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to benefit from regular fresh air and exercise, which effectively promotes their physical development. Children's behaviour is very good because they have a clear understanding of the rules and boundaries and because the childminder ensures children remain engaged in play.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is effective in ensuring children remain safe while in her care. She makes ongoing risk assessments for play areas and outings and has completed safeguarding children training. She understands the procedures she should take if there was ever a cause for concern about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of the importance of working with other professionals who share the care of the children. However, she has not firmly established this partnership in order to enable her to share observations of children's development and promote continuity of care. Since the last inspection, the childminder has undertaken training such as, 'Every child a Talker'. This has helped her to promote children's language and communication effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506050 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1002767 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives with her family in the Gorse Hill area of Swindon.

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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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