Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 May 2015 6 March 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 childminder uses her experience to provide interesting learning experiences. Her assessment procedures of children's progress are focused and precise. She uses them effectively to identify children's next steps in learning. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and display their obvious affection and friendship with her. The childminder is sensitive and caring towards children. This promotes children's physical and emotional well-being effectively.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder talks to them about healthy food choices as they prepare sandwiches together for their lunch.  Children make good progress in their communication and language development. They are articulate and speak confidently to visitors. The childminder talks with the children, describing what they are doing and asking them questions that promote their thinking.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder has good systems for sharing information about her provision. Parents are fully involved in what their children are learning while at the childminder's setting. They share achievements that their children make at home. This two-way partnership helps to provide consistency of care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established opportunities for children to develop their knowledge and understanding about similarities and differences among families and communities.

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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 children to share knowledge with each other about similarities and differences in their lives.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities and routines.  The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures including safeguarding, and discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took into account their written views provided.

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who attend. This is good

Children develop good skills in all areas of their development that help to prepare them for the move to school. The childminder and her co-childminder gather information from parents about their children's needs, interests and developments at home. This, alongside their own observations of children, enables them to assess children's learning effectively and plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. The childminder engages children in conversation and encourages them to recall activities they have enjoyed. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. Children begin to understand that print has meaning, for example, as they see labels within the environment. Children enjoy playing computer programs and young children play with electronic games alongside the childminder. For example, they learn how to use electronic

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who attend. This is good

toys that encourage them to press buttons to gain a response.

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good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment what is set up to provide learning to suit the range of age groups of children attending. Well-organised rooms enable children to choose from a wide variety of toys, which aids their independence. The childminder continuously nurtures children's confidence and self-esteem through praise and encouragement. Consequently, children behave well. They share and play cooperatively together. The childminder encourages children's self-help skills and promotes good hygiene procedures. She makes good use of the local area and garden to promote children's physical development. The childminder provides activities that teach children about healthy eating. This means that children learn well about healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder is an experienced and well-qualified practitioner, which has a good impact on the children's learning. She ensures she fully understands her role and responsibilities with regard to children's learning and development, and to keeping children safe from harm. The childminder is aware of the importance of monitoring children's progress. She tracks children's achievements and uses this information to provide opportunities for children to make good progress. The childminder updates and improves her practice by attending courses and meeting with other childminders to discuss new ideas. The childminder has identified areas of her provision she wishes to improve. She has included the views of parents and older children in this process. The childminder also has good systems in place to share information with other early years settings children may attend. Consequently, children benefit from continuity in their care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337960 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1002579 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She works alongside her partner, who is her co- childminder. They live in the Abbey Meads area of Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder offers childcare from 7am until 6.30pm all year round except for family holidays. She has a Level 3 qualification in childcare and education.

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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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