Childminder EY435548

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 2016 30 April 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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has made good improvements to provide positive outcomes for children. She has taken positive steps to evaluate her practice and made changes to the way she plans activities. This helps children achieve well and work steadily towards to the next phase in their education, such as moving on to school.  The childminder's friendly, caring manner and welcoming environment positively supports children's emotional well-being, helping them to settle with ease.  Children play in a safe environment. The childminder risk assesses well to identify and minimise any possible hazards to children, when in her home and exploring the local environment with the childminder.  The childminder has a strong bond with the children. She knows them well and plans activities and outings that successfully support their learning, so they make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children more time to think about what they are doing and their experiences, to engage more in their play and learning.  The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to count, sort and compare objects, to help develop their mathematical understanding further.

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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

 give children more time to think about what they are doing and their experiences, to help them develop their understanding even further  extend opportunities for children to count, sort and compare objects.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed samples of documentation, including policies, training records and children's learning records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the children and the childminder.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and keeps up to date with any changes. She is confident in the signs and symptoms that may be a cause for concern. She understands how to report any concerns to the appropriate agencies. The childminder evaluates her provision effectively, and seeks parents' views each year to share what they think is going well and any changes they would like to see. The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. She has recently completed several online courses, and has attended a course to help her improve her assessment and planning. This has helped her to implement new and improved planning that ensures children engage in challenging activities based on what they need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress well and records their next steps, to support her with planning activities and sharing children's learning with parents. She offers developmentally appropriate and engaging activities that support children's learning well. For example, she noted that children showed an interest in their names, so placed letters in their chosen messy play activity and encouraged them to find the letters of their name. The childminder uses resources and experiences skilfully to support children's learning. For example, she takes children to the local park and toddler groups to encourage their confidence in moving freely on different surfaces and their social skills. The childminder offers praise and support effectively to help children persevere with tasks, helping them to develop confidence to try new skills and to have a desire to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and supports children well to develop good manners. For example, she says, 'You're welcome,' when children thank her for a drink. The childminder works effectively with parents, sharing children's learning needs and managing children's behaviour consistently. Children are kind, polite and behave well. They share and take turns. The childminder celebrates various festivals throughout the year with children to extend their knowledge of the wider world. Children feel valued and the childminder nurtures their self-esteem. They feel safe and confidently move around her home, managing their own personal needs, for example, at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, independent and active learners. They access toys, following their own ideas, and pack them away when they have finished. Children develop the key skills needed to support them in future learning. They are confident communicators, socialise well and enjoy exploring different messy play activities, such as water and gloop play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435548 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1054460 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Swindon. Her service is open from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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