Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2016 20 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 very calm and caring approach. She interacts well with children, supports their play successfully and sets appropriate challenges to ensure they all make good progress according to their individual abilities.  The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills. She uses a wide range of strategies, such as speaking clearly and extending the language children use, to help them communicate well with others.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plays alongside children and extends their interests as they play. This helps them to be interested and motivated to learn.  Children thrive in this welcoming and caring setting. Secure and positive relationships with the childminder contribute to children being settled and happy.  The childminder has developed her practice significantly since the last inspection, attending training and promoting learning more effectively to improve outcomes for

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This provision is good

children. She accurately evaluates her practice to help secure continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to maximise children's learning, particularly for those who prefer learning outdoors.  Parents do not contribute to initial assessments of what children know and can do when they first start, to help the childminder plan their learning most effectively.

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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 for children to have varied, rich and challenging learning experiences wherever they choose to play, particular those who prefer learning outdoors  involve parents further in initial assessments to provide a clear and precise understanding of what children know and can do at home to help with planning their learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector gathered the views of parents.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, learning and development records, self-evaluation, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands the signs and symptoms that may raise cause for concern and the reporting procedures to follow to protect children's welfare effectively. Parents are pleased with the service they receive. The childminder seeks their views to help evaluate and develop her practice. The childminder improves her knowledge and skills through training, linking with other childminders and through websites to gain new ideas and keep up to date. This enables her to provide stimulating activities that interest children and help move them forward in their development. For example, training helped the childminder develop more strategies to promote children's communication skills and focus her planning more precisely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations and assesses the progress children make. She uses this information to plan the next steps in their development well. The childminder uses questioning skilfully and encourages children to think and observe, helping them to develop skills for solving problems, such as when mixing cornflour and water, and sharing books. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information with them, keeping them up to date with their children's progress. The childminder works well with other childminders and settings children attend to promote consistency in children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, family environment. Children are happy and settled, sharing warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. Children are encouraged to be independent. For example, they help to wash and prepare fresh fruit for their snack. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model and regularly praises the children, which helps boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children are keen to learn and have time to explore activities that interest them. They learn good hygiene practices and follow them independently, such as washing their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. The childminder helps children learn how to keep safe. For example, teaching them how to cross the road safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well. They are happy, confident learners, using high levels of curiosity and concentration throughout their play. They gain the key skills they need to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They eagerly participate in activities, demonstrating good independence, social skills and emotional security. Children learn to use a range of equipment skilfully, count confidently and talk about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376307 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1049049 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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