Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2015 6 April 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development and shares these regularly with parents. This helps to monitor the progress the children make and ensures that parents are fully involved in their children's learning. All children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points.  The childminder develops good bonds with the children. As a result, children settle quickly and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging.  Children are happy and have access to a good range of resources as they confidently explore and play. As a result, they show good levels of independence and well-being.  The childminder implements procedures to ensure children are safe and secure in her care.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice. She has effectively implemented the recommendations made in her last inspection. For example, children enjoy a wide range of activities and resources to extend their learning outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides children with a varied range of resources and activities. However, she does not always make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning during play and to challenge them further through effective interactions.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to engage with children during play, in order to extend their learning and challenge them further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the statutory requirements. Safeguarding is effective. She updates her knowledge by attending additional training, such as supporting children's language development. This helps her to continuously improve the quality of the provision she offers. The childminder reflects on her work and values opinions of parents and children. Written feedback from parents demonstrates how impressed they are with the care and service their children receive. The childminder has good relationships with other settings children attend, which supports continuity of care and learning. The childminder makes effective ongoing assessments and observations of children that enable her to detect any gaps in learning and set future targets for their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. During daily activities, she develops children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, the childminder encourages children to take part in circle time each day, where they share experiences, thoughts and ideas with one another. Children felt valued as they told their friends about the different things they have done over the weekend. Children of all ages sat patiently as they learned to listen and take turns. This helps to prepare them for their next steps in learning. The childminder promotes children's enjoyment of stories and reading. She implements regular group story times and maintains children's interest by asking questions and incorporating songs and rhymes. Children enjoy having independent access to the outdoor area, where they are able to develop their physical skills further and learn about nature.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses effective practices to prepare children for the move to school and support them as they make this move. For example, the childminder creates scrapbooks with pictures and information for the children about their new school. This supports children emotionally for the move and helps them to develop an idea of what to expect. The childminder encourages children to help tidy away resources, which develops their sense of responsibility and encourages them to work together. Children sit together for snack time and are encouraged to butter their own bread and pour drinks independently. Children behave well because the childminder uses positive praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills and learn to communicate confidently in large groups. They develop their independence skills as they help themselves to the good range of toys and resources. Children are keen learners who enjoy taking part in a wide selection of games and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413666 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 822613 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Freshbrook, Swindon, in Wiltshire. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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

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