Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 15 February 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

 Teaching is consistently good. The childminder uses her detailed knowledge of individual children's needs and interests to plan a broad range of activities and experiences. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  Children demonstrate a sense of belonging. The childminder values and respects each child as an individual, and boundaries and behavioural expectations are well established.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents. She discusses all aspects of children's learning and welfare and actively involves them in their children's learning and progress.  The childminder consistently evaluates her practice. She has successfully met all recommendations from the previous inspection and reviews what is working well and identifies further improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to develop problem-solving skills during their play.  Children do not always have enough opportunities to practise their skills of independence.

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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

 enable children to have greater opportunities to enhance their problem-solving skills  extend opportunities for children to be able to have a go at doing some things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching throughout the setting.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-assessment information, children's observation, assessment and planning records, and documentation linked to managing children's progress.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector read and took account of the written views that parents had provided to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures and what to do if she is concerned for children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reflects on the quality of her teaching and monitors and tracks children's progress effectively. Where identified, additional support is swiftly put into place and any gaps in children's learning are quickly closed. The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities and training to update her knowledge. For example, she keeps up to date with early years practice through research and discussions with other childminders and this enhances children's learning outcomes. The childminder has established links with local schools and a range of other professionals involved in the children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress. The childminder has a clear understanding of children's individual needs and stage of development. She uses this knowledge to accurately assess children's progress and to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, as she plays alongside them, she extends their vocabulary by introducing new words such as 'ark', 'envelope' and 'encyclopaedia'. Children are motivated and eager to look at books; they ask questions confidently and initiate conversations. They make their own decisions, helping themselves to resources and asking the childminder to join them in their play. Children develop their creative skills and show imagination during their play. For example, children draw a 'wiggly wobbly snake' and delight in telling the childminder that it now lives in her garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's emotional and social development well. For example, she provides children with a warm, welcoming environment and offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement. The childminder supports children's understanding of good hygiene routines and an awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, children understand the importance of washing their hands correctly and enjoy healthy meals and drinks. Risk assessments are thorough and effective. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they visit the local nature park and have daily opportunities to benefit from fresh air. Children are actively learning about their community, including the similarities and differences in people, languages and traditions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for their future learning and the eventual move on to school. For example, they are confident in the use of shape names, colours and counting, as these are skilfully woven into activities and everyday routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345161 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 837832 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 15 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder is accredited to receive funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four 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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