Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2015 22 May 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides children with a good range of activities that promote children's learning in all areas. This means children make good overall progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has good relationships with children. She quickly responds to their day- to-day needs and consistently praises their achievements. Consequently, children behave well and are ready to learn.  The childminder shows a commitment to her professional development. She has attended a number of training courses since registration, which help her to have a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children attend. She shares information about children's development, which provides a consistent approach to learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ask parents about what their children can do when they start with her. She is not always effective in encouraging them to contribute to ongoing assessments. This means there is not always a consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development needs.

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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

 encourage parents to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start and to contribute to their ongoing assessments, to support a consistent approach to meeting children's learning and development needs.

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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 good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. She completes regular observations and assessments that accurately identify children's next steps in learning. This ensures she is able to detect any gaps in learning and make appropriate plans to close them. The childminder reviews and reflects on the impact her service has. She asks parents to share their views and uses this information to make ongoing improvements to her practice. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She makes time to talk with parents each day and completes contact books which provide information about the children's day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She supports children's language and communication effectively by talking with them during activities and asking questions to make children think. The childminder encourages children to explore different materials. For example, children made their own creations using coloured dough and uncooked spaghetti. Children had fun joining in with a song and rhyme activity. They showed a good understanding as they copied the actions to familiar songs and made connections with the pictures in a rhyme book. The childminder successfully promotes children's mathematical language, for example, by encouraging them to count during their play. Young children skilfully counted up to 10 when balancing blocks, and showed pride in their achievements as the childminder praised their good efforts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently help themselves to resources to support their self-chosen play. Children have a happy and warm relationship with the childminder. She is responsive to children's individual needs and meets them well. As a result, children's behaviour is good. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she ensures that they have plenty of opportunities to benefit from fresh air and exercise. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures meet new children's needs flexibly. She ensures that she follows children's home care routines, which helps children to feel secure and safe, and enables them to settle quickly.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They benefit from a good range of resources that reflect their needs and interests. Children are beginning to develop their awareness of printed words and numbers during activities and games. Older children are confident in their self- care skills needed before going to school, such as putting on their own shoes and going to the toilet independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108711 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 835814 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She co-childminds from a setting in the Freshbrook area of Swindon. The setting runs from Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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