Childminder EY389012

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2017 17 September 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 is very attentive and knows children well. She provides a stimulating environment, and children are confident and motivated to learn. All children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model for children. Children behave extremely well. She teaches them to develop respect for each other, and they enjoy their time at the setting. Children are polite, tolerant and kind.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares regular information about children's progress and how this could be extended at home. Parents are very complementary about the childminder and value the care she provides.  The childminder is passionate about the service that she provides. She has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection and is committed to evolving her practice further. She has maintained good quality teaching and outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not recognise some opportunities that arise to challenge children's emerging writing skills fully.  The childminder does not use every opportunity to strengthen links with other settings that children attend, to help continuity in children's progress.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills to the best possible level  extend information sharing with other early years settings that children attend, to fully support and complement children's care and learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities and assessed and discussed the impact activities have on children's learning.  The inspector checked a sample of documentation, including children's learning records, safeguarding records and a selection of certificates and policies.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She checks her home regularly to ensure it is a safe, secure and suitable environment, to help keep children safe from harm. The childminder regularly monitors and tracks children's progress. She quickly puts interventions in place for any identified areas where children may not be achieving. The childminder is experienced and reflects on the quality of her teaching to help raise standards and improve outcomes for children. She uses a range of professional development opportunities to help develop her knowledge, skills and practice. For example, she confidently talks about the positive impact that training has had on increasing her knowledge and awareness of changes in safeguarding legislation. She regularly communicates with other childminders to share ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and accurately assesses children's learning. She uses this information to support children's next steps in learning and to sustain their interest. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For example, she helps children to pronounce words correctly and models new vocabulary such as 'wizardry' and 'magical'. The childminder is skilful in following children's interests as these emerge through imaginary play. For example, she catches children's 'snowballs' and children giggle when they pretend to rescue her from the mud. The childminder supports children's early reading skills well. For example, children enjoy looking at books and acting out the stories as they play. Children enjoy many opportunities to sing familiar songs. They clap and laugh when they dance and play favourite musical games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong relationships with children. She is sensitive and responsive to their emotional needs and well-being. The childminder teaches children about eating healthily as part of their daily routine. For example, children select fruit for a snack and help themselves to water when they are thirsty. The childminder provides children with daily fresh air and physical exercise. She teaches children about diversity within their community and the wider world, including different festivals and celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well equipped with skills they need for future learning and in readiness for school. They are sociable, confident and enthusiastic, and they have a positive approach to their learning. Children have a good understanding of mathematics. For example, they confidently match, count and sort. Children display good levels of independence as they access equipment and make choices in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389012 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1071118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Purton area of Swindon. She operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 5pm, during term time only.

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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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