Childminder EY456735

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 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 has a secure knowledge of how to support children through play. She provides a good range of resources indoors and outdoors. Children make independent choices and are motivated to learn.  The childminder makes regular observations of children's development. She uses the information well to plan challenging activities. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has high expectations and teaches children to behave well and learn to share. Children gain a strong, positive awareness of people's differences. They learn about their own community and the wider world.  Children develop an effective understanding of how to stay healthy throughout their routines and activities. For example, they immediately remove their shoes indoors and wash their hands before eating. They know which foods make them 'strong'.  The childminder uses self-evaluation and parents' feedback effectively. She reviews her

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This provision is good

practice, attends training and continues to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to think of ways to solve problems, occasionally completing tasks for them that they could do themselves.  The childminder does not share regular, precise information on children's development with other early years providers to be fully consistent in supporting 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

 help children to test their own ideas and complete tasks through trial and error during activities and play  strengthen the partnerships with other early years providers to be even more consistent in supporting children's development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective The childminder implements her safeguarding policies and procedures well to keep children safe. She carries out good risk assessments and takes appropriate action to minimise accidents. The childminder knows what to do should a child be at risk of harm. The childminder encourages parents to exchange regular information on what they know about their children. She monitors children's overall development closely and quickly identifies gaps and ways to help them catch up. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge of childcare and early learning. For example, she has attended training on helping children talk and supports their language and communication skills well. She gets involved in their play and responds well to their questions. The childminder evaluates her activities well and sees how she can develop them further. For example, encouraging boys' literacy skills as they play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out about each child's development from their parents and plans from the outset to support their learning. Overall, she provides good support, praising children for having a go at new skills. The childminder uses children's interests to encourage boys' mathematical development. For example, they enjoy using the computer to count items and find the corresponding number. The childminder joins in, helping them to link sounds and letters. She points out written words and children repeat them. The childminder encourages children's creativity and imagination well. For example, she draws a town which children cycle around, visiting shops and going to the train station.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home, and demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure. Older children are calm and sensitive with babies and help them to explore and learn. The childminder shares good information with parents and other early years providers to meet children's care needs. Children have a practical understanding of safe practices. For example, they put on safety helmets to ride bikes and discuss how they may choke if they walk around eating. The childminder extends children's experiences by organising outings. For example, children use the library to choose books to share and visit baby geese, learning they are called goslings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate good listening skills, follow instructions and communicate effectively. They develop strong relationships, learn to work with others and take care of resources. Children have a positive attitude to learning and have fun. They gain confidence and independence in their personal care. Children develop good skills in preparation for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456735 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1048335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Elden, in Swindon, Wiltshire. She offers childcare for two days a week, including before and after school and in school holidays, all year round.

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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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