Childminder EY466069

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 28 March 2014

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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 uses children's interests and next steps in learning to help her effectively plan and organise activities for them.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children can play in safety.  Children settle extremely well and are very happy with the childminder. Her effective settling-in methods help her obtain a good knowledge of children's individual needs and she meets these well.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information regularly with parents to help them support their children's learning at home. Comments from parents are positive about the care provided by the childminder.  The childminder has an effective evaluation process. She monitors practice regularly, and uses the views of parents to help her to identify areas to improve and improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children to count. For example, on occasion, she misses opportunities to reinforce children's awareness of numbers as they walk over a musical mat.  The childminder does not use every opportunity to extend children's curiosity to explore further. For example, she does not always encourage children to investigate a wide range of different natural resources, particularly those who enjoy playing outside.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to develop their understanding of early mathematical ideas  increase opportunities for children to explore and investigate different resources and the world around them further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information gathered by the childminder.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability for all adults, the childminder's qualifications, and her self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures, and written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date and secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns. She demonstrates a good understanding about the importance of continuing her professional development, such as through training. For example, after recent training, the childminder has developed teaching skills further. The childminder is aware of monitoring the practice of her assistant, for example, by ensuring they are aware of her policies and procedures. The childminder is clear about the importance of linking with other settings when children start to attend to help her promote continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular, effective observations and assessments to help her plan for children's interests and next steps in learning. The childminder supports children well in their communication and language skills. For example, she talks clearly and constantly to all the children, repeating the words and sounds they make to reinforce the correct pronunciation. Younger children are included in all activities at a level appropriate for them. For example, outside, the childminder helps younger children down the slide and they take great delight in looking at their reflections in the low-level mirror on the garden wall.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop secure attachments with the childminder. She is calm, caring and has a gentle approach towards the children, which helps them feel safe. Children are beginning to learn about the consequences of their actions. For example, when children try and go up the slide the wrong way, the childminder reminds them they could hurt themselves if they do not use the ladder. The childminder promotes children's health and well-being well. Children are beginning to understand about healthy eating. For example, they enjoy cutting up fruit and putting it on a skewer to make fruit kebabs at snack time. Children enjoy developing their independence skills; for example, they regularly choose what they want to do from the activities offered to them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They listen and respond well to the childminder. They are developing the skills they need for their future learning. Children are motivated to learn and enjoy their play. Young children develop their physical skills well and have plenty of room to move freely around, such as when they try to walk.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466069 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1049825 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the Freshbrook area of Swindon. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. She uses an assistant when numbers require. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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