Childminder EY389373

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 12 May 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 understands how children learn and develop. She provides a stimulating learning environment and children make independent choices about their play. All children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She develops close relationships with children and is sensitive and caring in her approach. Children behave well. They know to be kind, tolerant and respectful.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress, including ways to extend this at home. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care and teaching their children receive.  The childminder evaluates the service she provides well, and identifies areas for further improvement. She has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection and maintained children's good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not allow children enough opportunities to think for themselves, share their thoughts or respond to the questions that she asks.  The childminder has not fully considered ways to share information with other settings children attend, to support their learning and progress more consistently.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to think, respond and share their own knowledge and ideas to further support their learning  develop effective partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to support their learning and progress more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities and assessed and discussed the impact these had 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge to take into consideration changes in legislation. She has a good understanding of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder risk assesses her premises and ensures her environment is safe and secure. She monitors and tracks children's progress carefully. She quickly identifies any gaps in their learning and provides intervention and support where needed. The childminder is experienced. She follows an effective programme of professional development. For example, she completes relevant training courses and shares good practice ideas with other childminders to help strengthen her knowledge and skills and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular assessments and observations of children's progress. She uses this information to plan for children's individual learning needs. Overall, the childminder uses some good strategies to support children's communication and language skills. For example, she engages children in conversation and introduces complex words such as 'rail siding' and 'awning'. The childminder encourages children to be creative. For example, children use brushes and paint to create different effects; they mix colours together using their fingers and transfer their unique designs onto paper. Children concentrate well. For example, they are very eager to play with toy cars, trains and tracks. They persevere as they build bridges for vehicles going in opposite directions, and when they complete a range of puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure and show a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. She provides them with lots of attention and treats them with genuine warmth and regard. The childminder teaches children how to keep healthy, such as washing their hands before they eat. She provides children with regular opportunities to be physically active. For example, children regularly attend a variety of groups in the community and have daily opportunities for outdoor play and exercise. Children gain an awareness of how they differ from or are similar to others. They celebrate a range of festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Diwali, and learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for school. They are confident and sociable, and they enjoy their learning. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, they count, sort and match items. Children show a strong interest in books and enjoy choosing stories to read. They are beginning to recognise their own name and show a keen interest in writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389373 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1068930 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, 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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