Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 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 to support children's learning. She quickly identifies children's interests and follows their lead. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a very good role model. She is patient and kind, and teaches children about acceptable behaviour. Children develop good manners. They share, take turns and are caring towards others.  The childminder works very closely with parents to support children's learning. She regularly shares information about children's development and ideas about how they can support children's learning at home. Parents value the care and learning opportunities their children receive.  The childminder uses the views of parents and children well to inform her plans for future improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for the most-able younger children to practise their early writing skills to express their ideas in different ways.  Although the childminder evaluates her provision well, she has not used the information to sharply focus her professional development to improve further the good quality of her teaching to support children's learning at the highest possible level.

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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 the most-able younger children with greater opportunities to build further on their interest in using early writing skills to express their ideas  use information gathered through self-evaluation to target precise areas for professional development activities to raise the quality of teaching further to help children learn at the highest levels.

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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 and learning records, safeguarding and 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 jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder, had a tour of the areas used for childminding and took account of the views of parents from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very confident in her understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She teaches children how to minimise risk and keep themselves safe from harm. The childminder has high expectations for children's outcomes. She monitors and tracks children's progress and clearly identifies and plans for any areas where children may need further support. The childminder is experienced and has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, which enables her to share ideas and discuss best practice. She understands the importance of sharing relevant information with other settings to ensure children's learning and care are consistent and complementary at each setting they attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular and precise observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to support children's next steps in their development. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills, including extending their vocabulary successfully. She holds sustained conversations with children, models speech, repeats words and extends sentences during their play. Children are highly engaged in the activities provided and enjoy the childminder's company. For example, children have fun as they pretend to read a book to the childminder, using their imagination to make up a story. Children become engrossed in activities and persist for prolonged periods. They enjoy returning to familiar activities, such as trucks and trains, and persevere as they practise new skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form good emotional attachments with the childminder and are very happy in her care. She builds children's self-esteem and provides opportunities for children to practise skills that support their independence. For example, children know when they need to wash their hands and put on their shoes, and show maturity for their age as they zip their coats. Children engage in a good range of outdoor play activities that develop their physical skills. They enjoy nature walks and trips to places of interest, such as a local train ride. Children begin to respect others, and they learn about diversity and similarities and differences in ways that are meaningful and appropriate for their age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that support their future learning and readiness for school. They genuinely enjoy learning and are confident and sociable in their play. Children learn early mathematical concepts and language to express their understanding. They match vehicles, count confidently, identify and sort by colour and compare size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482877 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 994871 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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