Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 8 January 2013

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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 secure knowledge of how children learn. She provides a welcoming play and learning environment, and children are able to select resources independently. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to settle quickly and feel safe. Children understand how to express themselves appropriately. They are kind and tolerant towards one another, for example, they share toys and equipment amicably.  Children have many opportunities to take part in physical activities to support their well-being. For example, they spend time in the fresh air daily, and enjoy walks with the childminder to visit animals and explore their local community.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's learning and how this can be extended at home. Parents are highly complimentary about the quality of care the childminder provides for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her observations and assessments of children as well as possible to challenge children's learning further, to help them make more rapid progress.  The childminder's systems for self-evaluation are not fully established and do not consistently include the views of parents to help her identify areas for improvement.

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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

 monitor children's progress even more closely to help plan activities more precisely and challenge learning even further  embed processes for self-evaluation, including ways to encourage parents to share their ideas and contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, 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 procedures, qualifications and training certificates, attendance registers and a selection of policies and procedures  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection legislation and what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She identifies and minimises all hazards and teaches children how to manage their own safety. The experienced childminder attends regular training to develop her teaching skills and maintain good outcomes for children. For example, she talks confidently about how research on a national conservation group has helped her to develop activities, such as birdwatching, to enhance children's understanding of the natural world. The childminder has addressed the areas identified for improvement at the previous inspection. She has established good links with a wide range of professionals and local schools, to help support continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder generally monitors children's development well. She observes and assesses children's progress and plans for their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's developing language skills well. For example, she praises children's attempts to babble and form words, and models new vocabulary, such as 'reel' and 'string'. The childminder reads with children daily to help support their early literacy skills. She shows them how to handle books correctly and to choose books they like. The childminder is enthusiastic and gives children confidence by staying close to them. For example, she supports children to explore the effects of various musical instruments, such as tambourines and xylophones. The childminder shows children how to press buttons and other moving parts on electronic toys to produce music and lights.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and nurturing. She supports children's confidence and emotional well-being very well. For example, she gathers information from parents about children's needs when they first start. She uses this information to help support children to settle into her care, and she recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. Children are learning about the importance of a healthy diet. For example, the childminder talks to them about healthy eating and good hygiene. The childminder teaches children about the lives of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are creative and imaginative learners. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school. They are confident in their interactions with the childminder. Children have good opportunities to extend their understanding of mathematics. For example, they count, sort and match as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448592 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1062683 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Wroughton, Swindon. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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