Childminder 505986

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2016 12 November 2012

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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's lively involvement in children's play and the wide variety of interesting experiences she provides add to children's enjoyment and helps them make good progress.  Children are polite, considerate and well behaved. They benefit from the childminder's warm and enthusiastic approach which helps them to feel welcome and valued.  The childminder provides a safe environment for children in her home and on outings. She helps children recognise and manage risks, and understand about staying safe.  The childminder continuously makes improvements, ensuring she provides good quality care and learning for all. She has successfully addressed recommendations from her last inspection to improve children's experiences; for example, by encouraging children to play more imaginatively with a wider variety of resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always pitch activities to support children's mathematics and early writing skills at the right level, to match their individual next steps in learning.  The childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about children's development when they first start. This means she does not always plan their learning as well as possible from the outset.

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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

 support children's mathematics and early writing skills further, matching activities more closely to their individual abilities  obtain more information from parents about children's development when they first start, to gain an even more accurate picture of their abilities and fully extend their learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children in her home and garden, and the impact this has on children's learning and well-being.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she safeguards children.  The inspector sampled documents, including evidence of suitability of adults living in the home, training and insurance certificates, children's records, self-assessment, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' views from recently completed questionnaires and written testimonials.  The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed children's learning and progress with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her skills and knowledge, including areas such as e-safety, to help her keep children safe from harm. She works effectively with local authority advisers and shares good practice with other childminders to help her continually improve. For example, she plans to attend meetings at school so she better understands how she can support children's pre-reading skills. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and keeps them well informed of their children's progress and well-being. She offers useful advice to help parents manage challenging behaviour and important milestones, such as toilet training. The childminder keeps a close check on children's progress so she can quickly spot if children are falling behind. She knows how to plan and provide activities to help them catch up.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children help themselves to a wide range of resources, supporting their overall development well. They enjoy snuggling up in the cosy corner to share a book. The childminder enthrals children with stories and interesting props, such as finger puppets for the characters. The childminder uses children's home experiences and interests well to capture their imagination. For example, following a visit to the zoo, she provided stories and animals so they could build on this exciting experience. The childminder uses her knowledge as a gymnastics coach to help encourage children to move their bodies in different ways, gaining balance and coordination. Chunky chalks and strips of paper on the fence help to encourage children to draw and write. Children benefit from many interesting outings that expand their knowledge of the world around them and help them to gain confidence in different situations, preparing them well for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn good social skills, such as negotiating in their pretend play. The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour and consistently helps children to understand what is expected. They follow good hygiene practices, and helpfully explain to new children how to wash their hands and dispose of used towels. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, such as using safe ways of managing the stairs. They enjoy being physically active and learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children gain important skills that prepare them well for school. They are confident and can do things for themselves. They listen well, are sociable and express their ideas clearly. Children know some letters and the sounds they make. They enjoy drawing and trying to write their names. They count well, sort and organise objects by size and colour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505986 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1058772 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire. She cares for children between 7.30am and 6pm on Monday to Thursday, during term time only.

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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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