Childminder EY483265

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 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 good understanding of how children learn. She provides a welcoming environment in which children are motivated and stimulated as they play. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model and children clearly enjoy being with her. She teaches them to be kind and considerate, tolerant and to share. Children take turns as they play and their behaviour is very good.  The childminder places a high priority on supporting children's physical development and understanding of the natural world. Children delight as they harvest vegetables, help tend to the childminder's animals and spend time exploring in the garden.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides parents with daily feedback about their children's activities and how they could be extended at home. Parents value the care and learning that their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to develop mathematical language and an understanding of mathematical concepts.  The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents and children as part of her self-evaluation to help critically review her provision and practice, in order to target high-quality improvements.

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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

 offer children more opportunities to build further on their mathematical language and extend their understanding of mathematical concepts  use all opportunities to include the views of parents and children to evaluate practice to identify and target improvements to further improve the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's information, learning records, safeguarding, suitability procedures, qualifications and training certificates, self-evaluation, attendance registers and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, she teaches children how to identify risks and keep themselves safe. The childminder is qualified and uses this experience to help effectively plan for children's future progress. For example, she monitors and tracks their development and swiftly identifies where they may require extra support. The childminder conscientiously develops her professional knowledge. For example, she regularly meets with other childminders and seeks out and attends training to help support the quality of her teaching and promote children's good outcomes. The childminder works effectively with other early years providers to help provide continuity in children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development and uses this information to identify and plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language development. For example, she constantly chats to them, repeats words back and models vocabulary, such as 'aubergine' and 'bagel'. Children excitedly engage in role-play activities. For example, they make cups of tea and act out real-life experiences when using hairstyling equipment and playing a round of mini golf. The childminder helps children to develop their creative skills. For example, children eagerly choose from a wide range of art materials to create pictures and portraits for their parents. Children develop a keen interest in books. They build early reading skills as they pretend to read a book and point and name pictures they recognise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have established secure bonds with the childminder. She is warm and affectionate, and children receive frequent praise and encouragement which help build on their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines. For example, children independently manage their self-care when they are ready and learn about the importance of eating well. Children demonstrate a real sense of ownership of their environment, confidently accessing and tidying away resources that are easily available to them. The childminder teaches children to develop respect and a wider understanding of diversity within the world and the community in which they live.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills needed for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move to school. They are sociable and concentrate well. Children are eager to explore and have good opportunities to develop confidence in their early writing. For example, they enjoy identifying and attempting to write letters of their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483265 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 996857 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Highworth, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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