Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2016 14 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 uses the information she gains from her observations well to provide all children with challenging activities and experiences. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models, for example they teach children the importance of listening and respecting one another. Children's behaviour is good and they share and take turns well.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information with parents about children's learning and how this could be supported at home. Parents comment that their children are well cared for and appreciate the guidance and support they receive about their children's learning and development.  The childminder provides good leadership for her assistant. She regularly evaluates the setting and identifies areas to improve well. For example, she has addressed the recommendations raised during the last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not consistently given enough time to think and to answer questions and solve problems for themselves.  The childminder does not consistently gain information from parents about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at her setting. The childminder does not consistently make the best of opportunities to share.

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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

 allow children more time to answer questions and to solve problems to further strengthen their thinking and learning skills  develop the information sharing with parents further to help more precisely meet children's individual needs right from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including attendance records; accident records; her assistant's suitability checks; the self-assessment information; children's observation, assessment and planning records; and documentation linked to monitoring children's progress.  The inspector spoke with the assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's and her assistant's knowledge about child protection and how to report any concerns about children's welfare is good. They complete comprehensive risk assessments and these contribute to children having a safe environment in which to play and learn. Effective recruitment, vetting and monitoring processes are in place to help her ensure her assistant is suitable to care for children. The childminder has a good overview of all children's progress and uses this to help quickly identify any gaps in their learning. She has high expectations of her assistant. For example, she monitors the quality of her teaching and uses regular coaching to help develop her practice. The childminder and her assistant show a commitment to extending their knowledge further. For example, they talk about the positive impact that forest school training has had on children's learning outdoors. They work with a range of other

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

professionals, to help support continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant understand how children learn. They use their observations and assessments to help them effectively plan for children's next steps in learning. Overall, they support children's communication and language skills well. For example, they ask questions to support children to build on what they already know and are interested in, and introduce new words, such as 'mango' and 'kiwi', during role-play activities. Children's early literacy skills are particularly well supported. For example, children write shopping lists, enjoy singing, listening to stories and reading books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show high levels of self-esteem and emotional well-being. For example, they are confident to seek help and support when needed, and delight in taking on additional responsibilities such as tidying up. The childminder and her assistant help children develop good levels of independence. For example, they encourage children to dress themselves for outdoor play and to pour their own drinks. Children have opportunities to be regularly active and engage in physical play. For example, they squeal with excitement as they explore ice and negotiate obstacles as they use ride-on equipment outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and gain the skills needed in readiness for their future learning such as moving on to school. Children consistently demonstrate their enjoyment to learn. They develop good mathematical skills. For example, they enjoy counting, identifying numbers, putting objects in order of size and sorting and matching colours and shapes of different bricks. Children learn about people and their cultures from around the world and celebrate various festivals during the year.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448649 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1062688 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 10 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder looks after children from 7am to 6pm every weekday, throughout the year apart from annual holiday. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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