Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 16 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Outstanding 1

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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 organises interesting and well-planned activities based on individual children's learning needs. This is because she monitors and assesses their progress carefully.  The quality of teaching is good. Children cooperate well during activities and develop their communication and language skills well because adults ask useful questions.  Children of differing ages and abilities progress well due to focused support from the childminder and her assistants. The varied learning opportunities children have prepare them well for school.  The childminder and her assistants regularly praise the children for their achievements, which boosts their confidence and motivates them to behave well.  Children follow good hygiene routines and care practices, which encourage their independence. They enjoy healthy food, which promotes their good health.  The childminder improves her provision by supporting other childminders, as this

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This provision is good

encourages self-review and evaluation.  The childminder and her assistants have a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding procedures, which helps protect children from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not regularly undertake professional development opportunities that focus sharply on improving teaching and learning opportunities for all children.

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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 opportunities for staff's professional development to continually improve teaching standards and learning outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children during play activities.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning files, planning documentation and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistants provide an exciting and varied range of activities, which promote good progress in children's learning. Children have access to a wide range of toys, which helps them develop independence and prompts their exploration and investigation. Children searched for plastic letters in the water tray and the childminder extended this to help them recognise letter sounds and attempt to write and read words. She introduces a variety of mathematical learning during daily routines such as tidying up and preparing for mealtimes. These experiences develop children's early counting, writing and reading skills in readiness for school. Adults question children's thinking to extend learning and they use children's interests to plan future activities. Adults celebrate diversity through topic activities and support children whose first language is not English through using words in their language. This means all children make good progress and

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who attend. This is good

they are involved in, and excited by, learning opportunities. The childminder adapts activities to meet the different children's needs and ages, and adults identify the next stages in children's learning accurately. There is regular two-way communication between the parents and the childminder about the children's achievements and progress. This ensures continuity in children's learning.

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outstanding

The childminder's home is welcoming. Children enjoy being with the childminder and her assistants because they care, encourage and reassure them. Adults consistently praise good behaviour and encourage the children to consider the consequences of their actions. This approach promotes cooperation and respect. Well-organised routines involve all the children and develop their independence, confidence and self-motivation. Children helped to prepare snack, which developed discussions on healthy diets and encouraged children to use cutlery carefully. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children through visits to local activity groups, parks and places of interest. These activities develop children's physical and social skills and encourage them to explore their surroundings. This broadens children's experiences and develops positive attitudes to learning, helping them to get ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder undertakes risk assessments to keep her house safe and secure for children. Systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve are successful because the childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works closely with her assistants. Adults are keen to undertake further training to develop their teaching skills and improve learning outcomes for children, although this has not taken place so far. The childminder's training on food allergies has strengthened her communication with parents about the importance of healthy lunchboxes. The childminder maintains close partnerships with other providers, including local schools, which ensures children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303919 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 834123 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2005. She lives with her husband and ten-year- old child in the Red House area of Swindon. The childminder works with an assistant and a student on the apprentice scheme. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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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