Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 5 July 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows her children well and provides a good range of activities to support and progress children's next steps in learning to promote their overall development.  Children are developing a good awareness of how to behave and play safely, as the childminder talks to them about being careful when they play, such as when digging in the sand. This helps them to learn the consequences of their actions and teaches them to act and play safely while near others.  The childminder provides a safe and secure environment, which protects the children as they explore and investigate.  The childminder has effective procedures in place for recruitment, vetting and training for her assistants. This ensures that they are suitable for their role. The childminder has gained a qualification at level 3, which has had a positive impact on her teaching and, therefore, children's progress.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has secure working relationships with parents and their positive feedback reflects how much they value her service, friendliness and professionalism.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to contribute their observations of their child's achievements at home, to assist her in assessing and monitoring their child's progress.  Children have few opportunities to explore with toys and resources, which support their awareness of people and communities as part of their understanding of the world.

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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

 encourage parents to take a more active role in their children's learning and to contribute their own observations from home  continue to build children's understanding of the wider world by increasing the number of toys and resources that reflect diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children within the home, including the playroom, sitting room, dining room and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's development files, planning, policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback and comments within the compliments book.  The inspector spoke to children and interacted in their play.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy and confident in the care of the childminder and her assistant. Children enjoy playing and exploring, and have a welcoming play space and toys to engage them and support their learning. However, children have few resources accessible which enhance their development of different cultures and the world around them. The childminder promotes the children's communication and language well, as she talks to them, asks questions and encourages them to contribute to conversations. This effectively supports their speaking and listening skills. Children enjoy playing creatively, which promotes their hand to eye coordination and mathematical skills. For example, as children spoon lentils into cups they count and then make marks with tools in the play dough. The childminder uses opportunities in creative work to support children's literacy skills as they write and sound out letters in their name. This helps children understand that print carries

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who attend. This is good

meaning, while preparing their knowledge of letter sounds in preparation for school.

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good

Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminders care. They confidently approach her and show that she is important to them, through cuddles, laughter and discussions. Children of all ages have their independence well supported and promoted by the childminder. For example, she helps them to learn how to take off and put on their own shoes. In addition, children's independent physical skills are well supported as children learn about healthy routines. For example, they help to prepare snacks and the table for snack times. Children have regular opportunities to be active; they enjoy daily trips out and free play in the childminder's garden. This helps them develop a positive attitude towards fresh air and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of her role to safeguard children and thoroughly understands the routes of referral if she had concerns. The childminder has completed a system of self- evaluation, which successfully identifies areas for future development, such as creating more sensory play for outside. Partnership with parents and other professionals is strong. The childminder communicates with parents verbally every day and provides regular opportunities for them to see their children's learning records. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage parents to contribute their observations of their children's achievements at home to their learning records. This means some information about children's development is not always used to inform planning. Despite this, parents have daily information to promote a joint partnership to children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440833 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 816785 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the outskirts of Chiseldon, Wiltshire. The family has a house cat. The childminder has 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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