Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 provides children with enjoyable, good quality learning experiences which reflect their interests and stages of development. All children make good progress from their initial starting points.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and is consistent in her expectations. She regularly praises children for their achievements and teaches them to be tolerant, well mannered, kind to others and to share resources.  The childminder is vigilant in the supervision of children and teaches them how to keep themselves safe. Children develop an understanding of risk through everyday activities, routines and outings.  The childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning and development in the setting and at home. Through written documentation and cards, parents compliment the childminder and praise her for being very caring, conscientious and supportive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes offers too much direction in children's play and tends to provide children with answers before they have had time to express their own responses.  The childminder does not consistently evaluate her setting to help identify her strengths and areas for continued development.

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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 opportunities for children to explore their own ideas and give them more time to respond to questions  sharpen the process of self-evaluation and focus more precisely on developing practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  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 took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedure to follow if she had a concern about a child's welfare. She has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures that underpin her practice. The childminder monitors and tracks the progress of individual children and of the children as a group. She is quick to identify and build on strengths in learning and takes action to help children to catch up when necessary. The childminder is experienced and develops her teaching skills well. For example, she attends training to help update her skills and knowledge and regularly meets up with other childminders to share ideas for good practice. The childminder liaises with other early years providers where the care of children is shared, helping to promote continuity in learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development. She uses the information gained to help plan their next steps in learning. The childminder encourages children to develop their communication and language skills well. For example, she sensitively teaches them how to pronounce words correctly and introduces new language, such as 'electricity' and 'power cut'. Children enjoy playing imaginatively, for instance, as they 'shop' in the role play area. The childminder encourages children to develop early literacy skills. They eagerly select their favourite books and listen attentively while she reads to them. Children enjoy being creative. For example, they get excited as they decorate their Easter baskets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is given a high priority by the childminder and she has established strong bonds with the children. They respond very well to the childminder's affection, praise and encouragement. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, children have nutritious snacks and meals and follow good hygiene practices. Children have physical exercise and fresh air every day. They regularly participate in outside play, visit local places of interest and attend activity groups outside of the home. The childminder teaches children about the wider world. She promotes their early understanding of diversity and differences through a range of activities, discussions and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, independent learners and develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, they use numbers while they are playing, identify shapes and colours, and rise to the challenge of counting a little further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465695 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1034003 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in North Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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