Childminder EY431642

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 13 June 2016

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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

 The childminder has very successfully addressed the areas for development identified at the previous inspection. For example, she has made significant improvements to the ways in which she uses observation and assessment to plan for children's future learning.  The childminder tracks children's progress carefully and this helps her identify any weaker areas in their learning. She knows how to access appropriate support from other professionals, if necessary. All children make good progress in their development.  The childminder keeps parents regularly informed of their children's achievements so they can help with their children's learning. For example, she meets with parents so they are clear on activities and ideas they can use to additionally support their children's learning at home.  The childminder supports children well to become independent and take responsibility. For example, they play an active part in caring for their environment by tidying away

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully engage parents in evaluating her service and helping her to decide how to develop it further.  The childminder does not offer those children who prefer to learn outdoors consistently good opportunities to explore, investigate and practise their physical skills.

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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

 explore more ways to gain parents' ideas and suggestions to improve the rigour of self- evaluation, to develop the provision to the highest quality  offer children who prefer to learn outdoors further opportunities to explore, investigate and practise their physical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation and relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector and the childminder jointly considered the impact of activities on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection issues and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns that children are at risk of harm. The childminder is meticulous in how she uses and shares photographic images to safeguard children. The childminder has accessed additional training to help her develop her practice since the last inspection. She has used the support of other childminders to share good practice. She plans to attend training to support children's communication skills further, such as through using hand signs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthusiastically engages in children's play. She supports younger children's communication and language well. For example, she extends their words into simple sentences and introduces new words into their vocabulary as they play. Children thoroughly enjoy the activities and experiences the childminder plans to support their learning. The childminder follows children's interests well and takes into account what they already know and can do. For example, she builds on their interest in cars to help them to develop pre-writing skills, such as making marks and shapes in salt using the wheels of their toy cars. The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment. For example, she ensures children have access to resources that reflect diversity in society and learn to understand about differences between themselves and others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's independence effectively, such as through encouraging them to complete manageable tasks for themselves. Children develop good routines to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, the childminder helps them to understand the importance of good handwashing techniques before eating and after personal care routines. The childminder supports children's behaviour effectively. For example, she encourages children well and praises their achievements to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children have secure relationships with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills to prepare them for future learning, and in readiness for school. They maintain concentration for good lengths of time on activities that interest them. Children develop a good understanding of positional language. For example, they follow the childminder's verbal clues to look 'inside', 'under' and 'on the top' of objects to search for their favourite toys. Young children develop an early understanding of technology, such as pressing buttons on toys to make lights flash and create noises and music as they explore. They are confident in naming and matching colours, for example, as they play with cars and building blocks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431642 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1057869 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Coleview area in Swindon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday all year round, including before and after school.

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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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