Childminder EY428595

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 18 June 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 knows children very well. They have close relationships with him and this helps to support their personal and social development, and emotional well-being.  The childminder constantly reflects on his practice and makes effective, carefully planned improvements. He involves his co-minder, assistant, the children and their parents in this process. He demonstrates a strong commitment to raising the quality of his provision.  The childminder plans stimulating learning experiences for children, which give them opportunities to meet a variety of people and visit a range of places. This helps to promote their knowledge of modern society and diversity.  The childminder uses accurate assessments to monitor children's progress. He knows where additional support may be required and caters for children's individual needs. All children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for school.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides activities that suit the individual children's likes and match what they need to learn next. This keeps children interested and challenged.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to take part in a broad range of activities which are enjoyed by both boys and girls.  The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to help parents extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 encourage all children to take part in a broad range of learning experiences, not limited by their ideas of what is appropriate for girls or for boys  extend the already strong partnerships with parents to help them promote complementary learning activities for children at home.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's 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, his assistant and the other adult household members to be with children.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day of the inspection, and those of parents through reviewing documents. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with him.  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 knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. He is committed to ensuring these remain up to date and he extends his own professional development, understanding and skills on an ongoing basis. He has a good network of childminders with whom he works closely, and enjoys attending training. He is fully committed to maintaining a high standard of service for children and their families, making good use of his partnership with his co-childminder to ensure continuous development. He is aware of child protection procedures to follow should he have any concerns about the welfare of children in his care. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents when children first start to find out about each child as an individual. The childminder accurately assesses children's achievements and checks their progress in all areas of learning. He looks for any gaps in learning and puts things in place to help close them; as a result, all children in his care achieve what they need to learn next and are well prepared for the eventual move on to school. Children show an interest and excitement for play. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their knowledge of nature as they explore bugs and look after plants in the garden. He talks to children about what they are doing and uses language and questions well to encourage them to think deeply and talk through their thoughts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and kind towards children. He is respectful of their play and gives them opportunities to lead their own play, knowing when to step back and observe and when to get involved to inject new ideas to keep them engaged. Children respond well to his interactions and often invite him to play with them. Children respect one another; they share well and work together on tasks effectively. The children benefit from regular outings and they have frequent opportunities to be physically active outside. Children have access to stimulating, good-quality toys and equipment that support their development. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals which contribute to a well-balanced and nutritious diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and are well equipped for the next stage of learning and eventual move to school. Children behave very well and make friends easily. They demonstrate good social skills. Children manage their own feelings well and are able to resolve conflicts independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428595 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1049444 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 12 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. The childminder works with a co-minder and an assistant. He lives in the area of Woodhall Park, Swindon. The childminder operates his service Tuesdays to Fridays all year round, before and after school, and in the school holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged 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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Telephone number

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