Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 August 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 evaluates the quality of her provision effectively to identify and target key areas for improvement that benefit children's experiences.  The childminder knows the children well. She successfully assesses and monitors their progress. This, along with information from other settings, helps her to identify gaps in learning and plan a variety of activities that supports children's development well. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children enjoy trips to local parks, the library and visits to other settings with the childminder that help them to be physically active and learn about their environment.  Partnerships with parents and others involved in children's care are strong. The childminder works closely with them to share information that helps her to develop warm, trusting and caring relationships with their children.  Children are settled and confident. They play in a welcoming and stimulating

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This provision is good

environment under the childminder's supportive interaction, which positively influences their eagerness to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to think for themselves and solve problems.  The childminder does not always encourage children to do things for themselves and encourage them to take care of their needs.

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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 do more things for themselves and understand how to take care of their needs  extend children's thinking and understanding further, to share their views and identify solutions themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her safeguarding responsibilities and discussed how she supports children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector reviewed a range of documents, including children's development records and the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is proactive in keeping up to date with changes in legislation and her responsibilities. She has a clear understanding of child protection issues, how to identify concerns and the procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder gains useful information from parents about children's routines, interests and abilities when they first start. This helps her to support children to settle quickly and with ease, and plan activities that target their development effectively. The childminder successfully reflects on her practice and attends ongoing training to help develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she has increased opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills using a variety of different resources when outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop, and provides a broad range of activities. She organises play resources well so that younger children can easily find and choose what they need. Parents are actively engaged in their children's learning. The childminder encourages them to share 'wow' moments from home, which help her to effectively plan for children's continued learning. The childminder actively supports children's interest in reading. For example, she takes them to the library regularly where they choose their own books. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well, encouraging them to count and learn about size, measurement and shape. She interacts and communicates well, demonstrating how to undertake activities and use resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's interests, needs and routines effectively, helping them to feel safe and secure. Children build firm emotional attachments with the childminder. The childminder supports children who learn English as an additional language very well to learn about expectations and routines. For example, she uses visual images and words in the children's home language to explain what is required. Children socialise well with others, especially during the many trips away from the home with the childminder. They are socially and emotionally secure, and understand how to behave with others, learning to share and take turns, and be kind and respectful.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident. They benefit from the childminder's praise and encouragement, and become self-assured in their skills and abilities. Children communicate and socialise well. They are physically active and enjoy creative opportunities, such as making cards for family members. Children develop key skills that prepare them well for their move to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485319 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1002426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Swindon. She offers care on Monday to Friday, 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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