Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2016 28 June 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's home is warm and inviting for the children. She has met all recommendations from the previous inspection. For example, there are plenty of well- labelled resources and activities accessible to children, indoors and outdoors, so they can choose what to play with.  Children have close relationships with the caring childminder. This helps to support their emotional well-being, and children settle quickly.  The childminder uses her qualifications and understanding of children's development well to provide a range of activities that meet their needs. Children are keen and active learners. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works effectively with her new assistant, and they are good role models for children. They show respect and consideration to children and each other, which children copy. Children's behaviour is good. For example, they follow strict safety

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most effective use of questioning to encourage children to think for themselves and solve problems.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to involve parents and other providers in the assessment process and in supporting children's next steps in 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

 make even better use of questioning to develop children's thinking skills and help them to solve problems  extend the involvement of parents and other providers in the assessment process, and in supporting children's next steps, to further complement children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children in the setting.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistant and a parent.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods and her range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and is committed to the continuous improvement of her practice and teaching skills. She regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders and completes research to keep abreast of any changes that will benefit children's outcomes, such as her skills to support children's speech and language development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of how to protect children in her care and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Her assistant has an excellent knowledge of the childminder's rigorous child protection procedures and evacuation plan. The childminder completes detailed monitoring of children's learning to help identify any gaps in their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching techniques to encourage children to learn as they play. She offers explanations, follows their interests to provide new experiences, and introduces new vocabulary. For example, children enjoyed playing with dried pasta, exploring the different textures and filling containers carefully. The childminder extended this activity with weighing scales. Children weighed and counted pieces of pasta and talked about what they were going to bake. The childminder models positive play and incorporates descriptive language, often referring to colours, shapes and numbers. This helps to support children's increasing focus and attention as they explore. Children build their fine motor skills well. For example, children draw, use tweezers to put pasta into containers, and handle scissors with close supervision.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and are engaged in their play. The childminder and her assistant help children settle well and encourage them to explore their surroundings. The childminder builds children's self-esteem and encourages their independence. For example, she praises children as they put on their coats and shoes, or when they wash their hands. She encourages children to respect and understand different people and communities, and uses a range of opportunities to develop children's understanding of the wider world. Parents state that they are very happy with the care and learning their children receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move to school. Children develop their mathematical learning. For example, they learn to count, sort and categorise numbers with confidence. Children learn to recognise letters as they find their named hand towel and put their drawings in their named drawer. They learn to share, listen to stories well, and follow simple instructions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394248 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1062287 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Swindon. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm each weekday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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