Childminder EY449478

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2016 8 January 2013

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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 and her assistants develop strong relationships with children. They know children well as individuals and support their personal, social and emotional well- being effectively.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her identify and secure future improvements. This has helped her to maintain the good quality of her provision.  The childminder and her assistants use accurate assessments to check children's progress effectively and to identify gaps in their learning and development. This helps them to provide a wide range of suitably challenging experiences and activities that meet each child's individual needs and help them make good progress.  The childminder and her assistants are successful in encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home, which helps them further develop interesting activities and assessments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants miss chances to enhance children's learning about the lives of others who are different from themselves.  The childminder does not provide the youngest children with opportunities to explore a wide range of materials to promote their creative development as effectively 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

 take all opportunities to promote multi-cultural learning during children's play activities  provide the youngest children with a rich range of materials to explore independently.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder and an assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and adult interactions with children in the home and the garden.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked the suitability of the childminder and her assistants to be with children.  The inspector took account of the views of children and an assistant spoken to on the day of the inspection, and those of parents through reviewing documents. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. All adults understand their responsibilities to safeguard children. They are aware of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about the welfare of a child. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is a strong leader. She uses effective methods to support the professional development of herself and her assistants. Their joint approach helps ensure consistently good teaching and continuity of care for children. The childminder regularly checks each child's progress and provides any extra support that is needed. Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents state how happy they are with the childminder's service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play in a welcoming environment, with well-organised play areas and stimulating resources on offer. The childminder provides a good range of activities, both indoors and outside, that support children's understanding across all areas of learning. The childminder and her assistants are good teachers and have high expectations of what children can achieve. They regularly observe them and consider their interests when planning activities. The adults interact with the children with enthusiasm and in a positive manner. They effectively extend children's growing vocabularies; for example, they introduce children to new words as they play. The adults encourage children to be creative, such as through stimulating musical activities that include playing instruments and exploring the sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants work closely with parents to help children to settle in quickly, which helps to support children's emotional well-being. Children benefit from regular praise and gain self-assurance, such as through having their achievements celebrated. Children develop a good understanding of, and respect for, others. The childminder and her assistants promote healthy lifestyles well with children. For example, children enjoy having many opportunities for exercise. The childminder and her assistants are good role models to children. They are consistent in their approach to behaviour, which helps children to behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are well prepared for the next stage in learning and for the eventual move on to other settings and school. They develop a good range of skills and are well motivated to learn. For example, they gain coordination skills while learning how to use a bat and ball. They develop high self-esteem and confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449478 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1049684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Wroughton, Swindon. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round, including before and after school. The childminder employs two assistants. Both assistants have appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3. The childminder has achieved early years professional status. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of 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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