Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 4 June 2014

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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 knows the children in her care well. She provides a wide range of stimulating experiences and children are motivated to learn. They make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model and extremely caring and nurturing. She teaches children to have tolerance and respect for all those around them. Children's behaviour is good and they are respectful to each other and kind.  The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to be physically active and to mix socially with others. For example, they enjoy regular trips into the community and visit places of interest. Her practice is inclusive and she helps children to respect each other's differences and similarities.  The childminder has addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection. She strives to continually evaluate and improve the service she provides, to help maintain

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children time to further their thinking skills and respond to her questions before she answers them herself.  The childminder does not always make the most of her good partnerships with parents to ensure there is an effective approach to sharing information to complement children's learning.

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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

 provide children with even more opportunities to process their own thoughts and share their ideas  strengthen ways to help parents share information about children's development at home, so a broader picture of children's abilities is gained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 and suitability procedures; qualifications and training certificates; self-evaluation; attendance registers; and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder remains up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation. She is fully aware of her responsibilities if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Furthermore, she takes positive steps to minimise risks to children, to help ensure that they are safe. The childminder regularly reviews the progress all children make. For example, she monitors and tracks their development over time. She identifies any gaps in their learning at an early point and takes effective steps to address them. The childminder continuously updates her knowledge and skills, to help maintain children's good outcomes. For example, she confidently talks about the positive impact recent training has had on her teaching, and raising children's early achievements in literacy. The childminder has established links with other professionals, to help support consistency in children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's abilities to help her plan their next steps in learning. Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she encourages children to talk about activities they have previously enjoyed and she models new words such as 'zigzag' and 'pattern'. Children enthusiastically take part in activities that arouse their interests. For example, they make coloured slime and explore how to make it expand using straws. The childminder introduces early writing during everyday routines. For example, children search for and identify letters from their names, and write and design menus for their role-play cafe. Children develop a love of books and listen intently to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed secure emotional attachments with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy interacting with her as she joins in with their play. The environment is arranged well and children choose from a range of equipment and resources. Children learn about good hygiene practices through their daily routines. For example, they know to wash their hands at regular intervals. Children are independent and take on a number of small tasks. For example, they demonstrate pride in their achievements as they put on their boots, sweep up after playing with rice and help tidy up toys and other resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stages in their learning and in readiness for school. They are confident to explore and are sociable and inquisitive. Children demonstrate their early mathematical knowledge well. For example, they recognise shapes, sort objects and identify colours correctly. Children enjoy being creative. For example, they draw pictures of their 'daddies' and of their own faces.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505964 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1068585 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in June 2000 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round from 6.45am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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