Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2015 26 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

 Children are happy and enjoy their time with this warm and nurturing childminder. She forms strong attachments with the children helping them to be confident, active learners.  The childminder talks with the children and asks them questions while they play and during routine tasks. This approach helps children to think and to make good progress in their communication and language development.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment both inside and out. She has a wide range of stimulating toys and equipment suited to the ages of the children and which cover all areas of learning.  The childminder has an excellent relationship with parents. She regularly exchanges information with them and parents report feeling very well supported. Children benefit from consistency in many aspects of their lives because of this ongoing communication; for example, the childminder meets their physical needs well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She checks children's achievements and uses the information gained to plan for their future learning, so helping them make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with resources that can be used in different ways to encourage them to think creatively and use their imaginations.

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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 more resources that can be used in many different ways to encourage and extend children's imaginative and creative play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children as they played in her home and garden.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the children's needs and helps them learn.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's relevant documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with parents and took into account their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy a wide range of engaging activities both inside and in the well-equipped garden. The childminder uses good assessments of children's learning to create activities based on what children can already do and what they need to learn next. The childminder talks to children to find out what they want to do, so they enjoy their activities. She knows children well and so often sets up activities outside because they particularly enjoy outdoor play. For example, during the inspection children eagerly undertook an exciting sand activity in which they learnt about 'full' and 'empty'. The childminder uses spaces well to provide many opportunities for the development of children's physical skills. Children enjoy practising running and climbing and they learn to swing. The childminder keeps alert to spontaneous learning opportunities; for instance, she helps children to notice bird sounds, which aids listening skills. Children are clearly motivated to learn as the

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who attend. This is good

childminder extends their early mathematical, communication and language skills.

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good

The childminder forms warm trusting relationships with the children so they feel safe and secure. Her calm, friendly approach helps children behave well. She plays alongside children helping them to share and take turns. Children prepare their own snack to help foster independence and the childminder helps children develop their self-care skills further by giving time, encouragement and a little help when needed. Older children put their shoes on while the youngest ones select theirs. Having these skills helps children when they move into nursery or school. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. She ensures they have time outdoors every day to be active and that the food provided is balanced and nutritious.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements and implements these well. She has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. She has systems to check and evaluate her provision, which include seeking parents' views. She assesses children's progress to identify any gaps in learning. The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date through training. Recent training focused on reviewing the learning environment and led to developing some further resources for children to use. The childminder ensures her home is safe and secure and regularly risk assesses all aspects of her practice. The childminder has addressed the issue arising from the previous inspection. The changes made since then have helped her to maintain the high standards of her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268140 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 833318 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the residential area of Gorse Hill in Swindon. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She is able to receive funding to offer free early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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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