Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2015 8 March 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 has good relationships with parents. Parents feel well informed because she regularly shares information with them about their children's learning.  The childminder plans activities and experiences based on children's likes and interests and, as a result, children are interested and motivated to learn.  The childminder is calm and caring, and her home is inviting. She provides a variety of resources and activities for children, which she adapts according to their ages. Consequently, children have plenty of control over their learning and this boosts their self-confidence and independence.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of requirements. She successfully implements a range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe.  The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. This prepares them well for

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This provision is good

their move to other settings and school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend stimulating learning across all areas of the curriculum in the outside area, for those children who prefer learning outside.  The childminder misses some opportunities to use larger numbers and more complicated mathematical ideas with older children. This means she does not always extend mathematical understanding as fully as possible.

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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

 develop further a highly stimulating environment outside to extend opportunities for learning across all areas of the curriculum  increase opportunities for older children to count and experiment with larger numbers and more complex mathematical ideas, to develop further their mathematical awareness and understanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during play activities indoors and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at and discussed children's learning files, planning documentation and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Recent training has prompted a review of policies and procedures, and therefore had a positive impact on the childminder's knowledge. The childminder has effective risk assessments to keep children safe. Information for parents is readily available through regular contact and discussion times. The childminder uses parent questionnaires to evaluate and improve her provision. She has successfully addressed recommendations from the last inspection. Regular contact with other childminders and providers ensures the childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. Strong links with these settings prepare children well for their move on to pre-school or school and encourage continuity in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder uses effective observations and regular assessments to monitor children's learning. She celebrates their good progress through detailed learning journeys, which children enjoy sharing with parents. She also shares information with parents to find out what the children are learning. This means all children make good progress from their starting points and the childminder swiftly identifies any concerns or gaps in learning. The childminder supports individual learning needs well, particularly for children learning English as an additional language. She teaches them new words and encourages talking, and this helps children to make good progress in their communication. The childminder makes the most of opportunities for children to follow their own ideas. For example, after a walk in the woods, children made a collage of autumn leaves, discussing textures, colours and shapes. This developed creative and physical skills. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder encouraged children to explore capacity during water play. Such experiences mean children are keen to take part in activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes parents and children feel very welcome. Her calm and caring approach encourages children to feel secure and safe. The childminder provides a range of well-chosen resources to meet the different stages of development and varying interests of the children. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder and, consequently, they behave well. The childminder encourages healthy practices and independence, which prepares children well for the next stage in their learning. She prepares healthy snacks, which promote an understanding of healthy food options. Children have many varied opportunities to develop physical and coordination skills during frequent visits to local play parks, soft play areas and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good progress from their starting points and they are achieving at least typical levels of development. Children have positive attitudes towards learning and they engage in activities with enthusiasm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 152601 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 841897 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in the Westlea district of Swindon. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 4pm. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged three years.

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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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