Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2017 18 August 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not informed Ofsted about changes to persons living at the premises, and has not ensured the required suitability checks have been completed. This also breaches the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not gather information from parents about children's achievements when they first start, to support her planning for their initial learning needs.  The childminder does not evaluate the quality of her provision well enough to target all areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has gained a relevant childcare qualification. She uses this knowledge to improve the way she plans for children's learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming learning environment. Children settle quickly and have good attachments with the childminder. The childminder plans interesting activities and monitors children's learning to help them make typical progress or more.  The childminder makes good links with local pre-schools and other professionals, to support continuity of care and learning for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with the necessary information about all persons over the age of 16 years living on the premises, to enable suitability checks to be carried out 03/03/2017

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 ensure the suitability of all adults living or working on the premises is checked, including by obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 03/03/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 collect information from parents about what children can already do when they first start, to support planning of activities from the outset  improve self-evaluation to identify and target all areas for improvement, and involve parents in the process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children interacting during activities indoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspection spoke to parents to gather their views.  The inspector looked at samples of documentation, including suitability checks, training records and children's learning records.  The inspector talked to the childminder about children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder attends training around safeguarding and keeps up to date with any changes in legislation. She knows the signs and symptoms that may cause concern, and knows the appropriate agencies to report to. Safeguarding is effective. Nevertheless, the childminder does not evaluate her provision well enough to identify all areas for improvement. For example, she has not informed Ofsted of all persons over the age of 16 years living on the premises, as required, or completed the required suitability checks on all adult household members. However, there is no significant impact on children's well- being because she supervises children well and does not leave them alone with unvetted individuals. The childminder checks children's progress to identify any gaps in learning. She plans activities to support children's learning effectively and any gaps close swiftly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's developing language and thinking skills well. For example, she gets involved in children's role play, introducing words such as 'stethoscope' and asking children to explain why the doll is unwell. She uses children's interests to support all areas of learning. For example, she encourages children to develop the small muscles in their fingers by opening the plaster for the doll's injury independently. She introduces simple science, such as talking to children about the position of their hearts and about why cuts must be clear of dirt before applying a plaster. The childminder ensures she keeps children safe and supervised. For example, when preparing snack, she ensures the children have a planned activity to do in the kitchen, so she can continue to support them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weakness in the childminder's leadership and management does not fully promote children's welfare. The childminder has a calm and caring manner. She gets down to children's level and fully engages herself in their play. Children are comfortable and relaxed in her care. They confidently meet their own needs, such as using the potty independently and accessing resources. Children's self-esteem is high and their behaviour is good. The childminder respects children and lets them lead their own play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested and engaged in activities. They are prepared well for the next stages in their learning. Children are confident communicators and enjoy singing. They develop good early literacy skills and choose books independently. Children enjoy practising their early mathematical skills, for example, they count the steps on the way to the bathroom. Even the youngest children develop good social skills, learn to share, take turns and feed themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474293 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1071790 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Freshbrook, Swindon. The childminder offers her services each weekday, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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