Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2015 23 April 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The qualified childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of how children learn. They both expertly identify each child's next stage in learning and plan for their individual needs. As a result, children make rapid progress.  The childminder and her assistant assess and monitor children's learning accurately which means they support specific needs extremely well.  The childminder and assistant provide children with a wealth of interesting activities, which extend learning across the seven areas. Children's communication and literacy skills are strong as the adults show interest and enthusiasm in the children's comments and play.  The childminder and her assistant provide high-quality care and they place a high priority on safety. They apply their comprehensive understanding of safeguarding procedures to all their practices, which helps to protect the children and keep them safe.

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This provision is outstanding

 Both adults are excellent role models. The children behave very well following their example and encouragement.  Children follow excellent care and personal hygiene routines, which encourage independence and prepare them well for school.  Highly effective partnerships with parents and other professionals mean that children receive consistent support for all their care and learning needs. This helps them to feel safe and supported.  The childminder and her assistant are committed to providing high-quality care. They both enhance their knowledge and skills through regular training, such as internet safety, and this has a direct impact on maintaining the high-quality provision.

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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 mathematical learning for older children by using daily opportunities to extend understanding of more complex ideas such as sharing, adding or taking away.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder's and assistant's high-quality teaching and expectations mean that children are motivated and engaged in learning. Adults adapt activities to suit children's differing ages and abilities, ensuring rapid progress for all. Children collected natural resources during a walk in a local park, and this extended into a creative activity making 'sun catchers'. This developed learning about the world and sorting materials. Both adults model language expertly, introducing new words and encouraging repetition to promote children's speaking skills. Adults use highly skilled questioning to develop confidence and extend learning to a high level. The excellent use of books and signs, and easy access to resources extend children's writing and reading skills. Children develop early mathematical skills by comparing sizes and shapes when preparing their own snack. Such activities enable children to gain key skills to support their future learning. However, adults

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who attend. This is outstanding

occasionally miss opportunities to extend mathematical learning such as by solving simple problems. Assessment procedures are detailed and precise. The childminder and assistant work in very close partnership with parents. Parents are kept fully involved so they support learning at home and learning is consistent.

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outstanding

Children enjoy the welcoming home environment. They are exceptionally relaxed and settled. The childminder and assistant constantly encourage and reassure the children by praising good behaviour. This develops high levels of confidence and independence. Children are polite and extremely well behaved. Children enjoyed preparing and selecting snack, which develops their understanding about healthy diets. The stimulating outside area provides children with a wealth of exciting physical learning opportunities. Visits to parks, places of interest and other groups further develop physical and social skills. This broadens children's experiences, enables them to explore their surroundings and promotes their physical well-being. Well-organised routines promote children's independence and prepare them well for school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly experienced. She works very closely with her assistant, providing excellent care and learning for all children. The childminder ensures her assistant has a thorough understanding of her roles and responsibilities. She is keen to undertake relevant qualifications to extend her knowledge. Together they constantly review the provision seeking the views of other professionals, parents and children to identify areas for improvement. Adults regularly undertake training, which extends their knowledge, and this has a positive impact on the provision. For example, recent allergy training prompted a review of the food provided; revised information gathered from parents and enhanced adults' understanding of children's individual needs. The childminder maintains close partnerships with the schools and pre-schools that children attend, and this provides excellent preparation for the children's next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302718 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 834088 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since April 2005. She lives in the Taw Hill area of Swindon. The childminder's adult daughter is a full-time assistant. The childminder operates all year round on weekdays, from 7.15am until 5.30pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two, three and four-year-old children.

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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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