Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 29 June 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress and flourish in the rich environment that the childminder provides. She is warm and friendly and is an excellent role model for children. Children learn to behave well and interact positively together.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses observation and assessment effectively to identify and support the next stage in children's learning. She uses these to plan interesting and challenging activities in line with children's individual interests.  The childminder keeps children safe because she has an excellent understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She makes every effort to keep anything the children may encounter hazard free. For example, she teaches children safety rules, such as listening out for traffic, and where to assemble if there is a fire.  The childminder has established excellent partnerships with parents and other settings

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This provision is good

that children attend. She shares information about children's individual needs and this helps to ensure they receive consistent support and care. Parents are full of praise for the childminder and her levels of communication, which include detailed daily reports.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to learn about how to use modern technology.  The childminder does not consistently use open-ended, interesting questions to extend and develop children's problem-solving skills, or to give them time to consider their answers and respond.

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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

 increase the range of resources which will encourage children to explore and learn to use modern technology  strengthen the use of open-ended questions to further develop children's problem- solving skills, and to give them time to think about their answers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance, and development records.  The inspector had ongoing discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods and her range of policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has completed safeguarding training and has a very good understanding of the correct procedures to follow if she has a child protection concern. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains all the required records that help promote children's well-being. She successfully monitors assessments to identify areas where children need further support or challenge. This enables her to swiftly make appropriate plans to close any gaps in their learning. The childminder is constantly working towards improving her knowledge and skills, such as researching and networking with other professionals to improve outcomes for children. The childminder's self- evaluation is thorough and accurate. Priorities for improvement include increasing the use of technology and developing the use of her garden for play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of fun and stimulating learning experiences that engage and interest all children. The childminder skilfully interacts with the children to extend their communication and listening skills. For example, children show good imaginary skills as they make up dance moves and pretend stories for each other. Children develop good mathematical skills. For instance, as they made a snowman and decorated a tree, the childminder introduced shape, size and calculation, and she talked with children about 'more' and 'less'. Children benefit greatly from outings to interesting places in the community. Children make good progress in all areas of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

There are excellent settling-in procedures. The childminder gets to know children and their families very well and meets children's needs meticulously. Children are happy and form strong attachments with the childminder. They show high levels of belonging and self- esteem. The childminder makes the environment visually stimulating with posters and pictures to interest children. She organises the space and resources effectively so that children can move around safely and initiate their own play. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy healthy snacks and help themselves to water from bottles. Children develop excellent self-care skills. Children discuss foods that are best for them. The childminder helps children develop a wide range of skills for the future in readiness for their next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They learn to make choices, listen to others, and explore and investigate; skills they need to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406695 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1032574 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Grange Park area of Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder provides care on a full-time or part-time basis throughout the year from 8am to 5.30pm.

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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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