Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 13 April 2010

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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 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

 Teaching is good. This is because the childminder is skilled at making everyday activities into exciting learning experiences for children. As a result, children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder consistently reinforces good behaviour through clear, sensitive guidance and acts as a good role model. As a result, children are polite and behave well, building their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. Regular daily communications help to ensure she consistently shares information about children's progress and development.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice, resulting in all previous recommendations being met. Written feedback from parents describes how highly they appreciate the very good service that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children opportunities to extend their understanding of size, shape and number during their play.  The organisation of snack time means that children are not always able to see what is on offer and make choices for themselves.

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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 children with more opportunities to develop their counting skills and understanding of shape and size  help to give children greater independence and understanding of making healthy choices at mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and asked the childminder questions about her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other records, including policies and procedures, certificates and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and carers provided on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder carries out regular observations of children's play and uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning and to identify any gaps in their progress. She provides activities that are interesting, well matched to children's abilities and that motivate them to learn. As a result, children are well prepared for the move to school. The childminder interacts with the children well and this contributes to her successfully promoting children's language and communication skills. For example, she talks to children during their play and introduces new words, such as `cocoon' and `flutter', so that they extend their vocabulary. The childminder expands on this as she shows the children a book on wildlife, which develops their understanding of the natural world and early literacy and reading abilities. Children have many opportunities to be creative during art activities. For example, they enjoy gluing, sticking and making patterns

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good

The childminder has created a nurturing environment where children are extremely happy and ready to learn. As a result, children enjoy their time with the childminder and they are well cared for and emotionally secure. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and manage their own personal hygiene needs. This supports their good health. Children enjoy healthy snacks of fresh fruit provided by the childminder. Children enjoy lots of fresh air. For example, children enjoy water play. They explore by mixing water with earth and finding out what happens by walking through and splashing in mud. The childminder takes children out in their local community to promote their physical development and their understanding of the wider world.

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provision is good

The childminder understands and implements the requirements well and her safeguarding procedures are robust. She has a very good understanding of child protection and of the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. As a result, children are safe and secure in her care. The childminder monitors children's learning and the balance of activities that she delivers. This helps to identify if children are enjoying their learning and if there is a need for any additional support. The childminder attends training focused on improving her teaching skills, such as communication and language training. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and learning she provides. The childminder has established very good working relationships with teachers at the local school and with staff at other settings that children attend. This means that opportunities to share information about children's individual progress are good and this promotes continuity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339179 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 837763 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The setting is open from 7.30 am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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