Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2017 12 November 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 has a good understanding of each child's individual needs. She provides a wide range of experiences that stimulate children's curiosity and encourage them to learn. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model and sets clear boundaries for children. Children demonstrate good behaviour and manners. They learn to share, take turns, help with tasks and listen carefully to each other.  The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about the wider world and the community around them. Children celebrate a range of festivals, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. They talk about people, families and traditions outside of their own home.  The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection. She has maintained her good standard of teaching and children's good outcomes. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They value the care that

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not provide children with time to think and process their ideas and thoughts before she answers questions for them.  The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents and children to help her review the quality of her practice and identify areas to improve.

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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 thinking skills and allow them time to put their thoughts into words when responding to questions  enhance the self-evaluation process and involve parents and children in identifying where aspects of the setting can be improved.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She supervises children closely and carries out detailed assessments to ensure her environment is suitable for all children's needs and abilities. The childminder regularly reviews children's outcomes and the progress they make. For example, she monitors and tracks children's development over time. She identifies any gaps in their learning and quickly puts in place intervention strategies to narrow them. The childminder continues to update her professional skills and knowledge. For example, she discussed how recent child protection training has helped her develop a greater understanding of changes in safeguarding legislation. 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 observes and assesses children regularly. She uses this information to help plan activities that take account of children's interests and needs. Overall, the childminder supports children's language skills well. For example, she broadens children's vocabulary and models new words, such as 'sparkle' and 'sprinkle'. The childminder encourages children to be creative learners. For example, children enjoy experimenting as they mix various dough colours together to create new ones. The childminder extends children's early literacy skills well. For example, she reads books to children and asks questions about the pictures and words. Children enjoy exploring how to create different sounds. They enjoy singing and giggle while using a musical flute.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with the childminder. She is kind, caring and responds well to their emotional needs. The childminder teaches children to develop their own self- care skills and adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, children confidently wash their own hands and discuss the benefit of the nutritious foods they are eating. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to be physically active. For example, children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise as they use various outdoor play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable, confident and well prepared for their future learning, including starting school. They contribute fully in activities and maintain good levels of concentration during play. Children develop good mathematical skills. They enjoy completing puzzles and other activities that help them learn about shape, size, matching and sorting. Children practise their early writing skills. For example, they have a go at writing numbers and their names outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336380 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1070793 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. 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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