Lewis, Sandra Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 19 January 2009

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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

 The childminder provides children with a wide range of resources and activities that promote children's all-round learning and development and enable them to make good progress. Children remain engaged for long periods and gain the necessary skills they require for their future learning.  The childminder establishes good on-going communication with parents that enables her to respond to any changes in children's well-being, and helps her to continually meet their individual needs.  The childminder settles children sensitively and builds secure emotional attachments with them. Consequently, children develop confidence, and feel safe and secure.  The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm. She understands the procedures to follow for reporting concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder makes effective evaluations of the provision, which enables her to

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This provision is good

identify what she can do to bring about further improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider how children's early literacy skills can be developed in all areas of the environment, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors.  The childminder shares information effectively with parents about children's learning and development. However, she has not fully developed opportunities for others who care for the children to exchange information about children's development. This has a slight impact on the continuity of children's care and learning.

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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

 consider how children's early literacy skills can be fully developed in all areas of the environment  further extend partnerships with other providers so that information is more consistently shared about what children are learning and how this learning can be developed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including some policies, procedures, planning for children's learning and the childminder's risk assessments, and discussed these with her.  The inspector viewed all areas of the house that children use and the toys and resources available.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She spends time getting to know children's individual needs and interests, and makes effective use of this information when planning for future learning. For example, she builds on children's enjoyment of cars and trains with conversations about colours, shapes and sizes. The childminder actively involves herself in children's play, supporting language development and asking questions that help to reshape tasks and improve learning. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their physical skills in the garden, for example, with the use of balls and large play equipment. The childminder makes frequent observations of children's learning and monitors their development closely. This helps to ensure children make good ongoing progress.

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good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home. They demonstrate good behaviour and listen well to instructions. The childminder models positive language, and implements effective routines which promote children's good self-esteem and help them to feel safe and secure. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe by reminding them to be careful and cautious when attempting to climb steps outside. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children about healthy lifestyles, such as how to keep safe in the sun, and encourages them to eat healthily by trying new fruits. The childminder promotes children's independence by making sure they can easily choose the toys they like and that they are suitable for them.

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements all the required documentation and uses it successfully to ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. Written policies and procedures are in place and shared with parents, which promotes consistency. The childminder demonstrates her drive in making on-going improvements to raise her standards of teaching. For example, the childminder has obtained a level 3 qualification in childcare. This helps her to promote even better outcomes for the children in her care. Parents' written comments show that they are very happy with the childminder's care of their children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505978 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 842208 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 19 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Chiseldon, Swindon. She provides care for children Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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