Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 5 January 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how children learn and develop. She monitors children's progress and uses accurate assessments to plan their progression.  The childminder has clear bonds with the children. They settle quickly and develop a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder implements the pre-school's policies and procedures effectively to ensure that children feel safe and that they are safe and secure.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models, For example, they praise children's achievements and help them to learn about sharing, showing respect to others and taking turns. Children respond well to the support they receive and behave well.  The childminder promotes children's health, physical development and well-being effectively. For example, this includes providing healthy snacks and drinks, and children enjoying regular outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to use mathematical language to extend children's vocabulary and understanding even further.  Sometimes, the childminder does not always challenge children fully during the activities she plans to extend their ideas and learning.

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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

 provide more opportunities to extend children's mathematical language and understanding of shape, space, measurement further  make better use of all opportunities to challenge and extend children's learning even further during activities and as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outside.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children about activities at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of regulatory documentation.  The inspector took account the written views of parents and carers provided for the inspection.

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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. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows how to take prompt and effective action if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her work and makes continuous improvements to her practice, including addressing the recommendations raised at the last inspection. She values the opinions of parents and children. Written feedback from parents demonstrates how impressed they are with the service their children receive. The childminder shares detailed information about children's achievements so they can work together to support children's learning. The childminder ensures her assistant has a secure understanding of his role and responsibilities. She supports him in his work and they attend training together to keep up to date. The childminder uses effective ongoing

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

assessments and observations of children to detect any gaps in their learning and take prompt action to close them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a variety of activities and methods to encourage children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, children thoroughly enjoy choosing songs to sing together and all ages sit patiently as they learn to listen to one another and take turns. This helps to prepare them well for their next stage of learning. The childminder provides a good range of resources to promote children's learning in all areas of their development. Children enjoy playing in the outdoor area whenever they want to. They develop their physical skills further and learn about nature, for example, as part of the many activities they experience.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very quickly to activities when they arrive. They have strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant, which help to promote their emotional well-being. Children move freely around the play areas, displaying confidence as they choose what they want to do from the good range of toys and resources available. They benefit from a comfortable, bright and stimulating environment where the childminder meets their needs well. She encourages the children to be independent, manage tasks for themselves and learn good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills and learn to communicate confidently with others. Children are keen learners who enjoy taking part in a wide selection of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431449 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1024940 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Haydon Wick in Swindon, Wiltshire. Care is offered all year round from 8am until 6pm. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 4 and works with an assistant.

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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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