Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 progress well in their learning and development. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively as they interact together.  Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. They receive reassurance and comfort when required and the childminder responds well to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder has a clear understanding about how to safeguard children. She is confident about the procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. She provides them with detailed information about their child's progress and information to help them support their learning at home.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She is able to clearly identify her strengths and the areas she would like to improve to help her maintain good-quality childcare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has started linking with the other early years settings that children attend and has discussions with other professionals when she collects the children. However, she has not yet fully established effective information sharing with them to enable all adults to support children's learning and development.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage and develop the less confident or quieter children's participation in activities.

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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

 strengthen links with other settings children attend, so that detailed information is shared to fully support children's learning  improve opportunities for all children to take part in activities to help develop their confidence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the home and the outside learning environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and took into account the views of parents from letters.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability of the members of the household, the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, safeguarding procedures, written policies and procedures, and the childminder's self- evaluation and improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They take part in a range of activities that help their overall development. The childminder encourages children to explore and investigate as they play. For example, they talk about finding bugs and ants. She gently encourages the less-confident children to look at the insects, which helps to build their confidence. During outside play, children develop their physical skills through using the slide and climbing frame. Children enjoy taking part in adult-led activities, such as matching numbers and spots on ladybirds and shapes, and using coloured pegs. The childminder supports children well in their personal and social skills. She teaches children to be kind to others, to share and to take turns. The childminder prepares children well for the next steps in their learning and for school.

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good

Children have close bonds with the childminder, who is fully aware of their individual needs. The childminder provides good support for those children who are unsure of themselves and their surroundings. All children are confident, happy and comfortable in the childminder's surroundings. They are well behaved and say 'please' and 'thank you' with little or no prompting from the childminder as they play and interact with each other. The childminder promotes good personal hygiene practices. The childminder supervises children closely, especially during snacks and meals, when she sits close by. Children learn about taking risks and, through clear explanations from the childminder, they learn the consequences of their actions. Children enjoy outside play, which helps to support their understanding about healthy lifestyles. They have regular access to drinking water inside and outside, which helps to keep them healthy.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is her first inspection since she registered and she has worked hard to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She has attended training to help her professional development and improve experiences for children. Although, she does not use her assistant at present, she is fully aware of the requirements regarding the use of an assistant. The childminder completes detailed observations and assessments of the children. This enables her to clearly identify their starting points and interests, and those who require extra support or extension in their learning. Parents' comments about the childminder are very positive and indicate they are very happy with the care provided and the daily information they receive through daily diaries.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442625 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 883603 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Grange Park area of Swindon. The childminder's core hours of work are Monday to Friday from 7am to 4.30pm. She works with an assistant when numbers require.

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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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