Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 16 November 2011

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not completed the required progress check for two-year-old children. Therefore, she has not provided parents with relevant information to enable them to fully support their children's learning and development.  The childminder uses ongoing assessments to track children's progress, but these do not include children's starting points on entry. Therefore, she does not fully promote children's progress when they first start.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities for children to do things for themselves, so does not fully encourage their independence.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a suitable range of toys and resources to meet the different needs and interests of the children who attend.  Children are happy and content, and show good levels of self-esteem. Parents comment very positively on their children's emotional well-being in her care. Children have good relationships with the childminder because she understands their care needs very well.  The childminder provides a welcoming, safe and secure environment. She is aware of her responsibilities and she and her assistant update their safeguarding training. This helps to ensure they know how to report any concerns to help protect children from harm and keep them safe.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 assess children's starting points and ongoing development consistently, including the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years, in order to monitor and promote children's progress effectively in partnership with parents.

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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 help themselves and manage their own care needs where possible throughout the daily routine, to fully promote their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outdoors as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector looked at children's progress records, and sampled the policies and other records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the observations.  The inspector checked the qualifications and training of the childminder and her assistant, along with evidence of their suitability, and that of any adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views and also considered their written views.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder does not fully assess children's skills on entry and has not completed the required progress checks for two-year-old children. However, she does track children's progress well overall, so helps them to make steady progress, ready for school. She and her assistant use their skills to challenge children's learning as they play. The childminder asks questions to encourage them to think and build on what they know. As a result, children test out their own ideas and solve problems. Children have plenty of opportunities to make choices about what they do and to lead their own learning. As a result, children are enthusiastic, actively explore the activities on offer and make links in their learning. For example, children playing outside built on their discussions about rockets as they chose to go inside and build model rockets. The childminder encourages children's early reading and mathematical skills well. She chats with them during play, repeats language

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who attend. This requires improvement

back to younger children and builds their vocabulary. Consequently, she effectively promotes their speaking and language skills, so children communicate confidently.

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good

Children are motivated and play confidently with the childminder and have formed good relationships with her and her assistant. Their needs are met because the childminder is sensitive to their individual personalities and capabilities and promotes their emotional needs well. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure they have consistent strategies to teach children appropriate boundaries. Children's safety awareness is good. The childminder walks with children rather than using the car for outings, which develops their awareness of the local community and safety. The childminder occasionally completes tasks for children which they could easily manage themselves, such as wiping their hands. Therefore, she does not consistently promote their independence at such times.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a sound understanding of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She audits her safeguarding and welfare procedures to make sure these meet current requirements. She makes accurate evaluations of practice which helps her to make some improvements. For example, she has recently accessed training to help her address the learning and development requirements. As a result, she has implemented new assessment and monitoring arrangements to check children's progress, although some aspects are not fully effective. She monitors her assistant as she observes his teaching and models effective practice to help him improve. Parents are positive about her provision and daily discussions help them further their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242228 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 837140 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates from Morden, in Swindon, Wiltshire. Her husband works as her assistant occasionally. The childminder works each weekday before and after school and during school holidays, from 8am to 6pm.The childminder is studying towards a qualification at level 3.

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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

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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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