Childminder EY361338

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2017 19 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

 Children are happy and confident. The childminder forms warm, sensitive relationships with them. She knows how to make children feel secure, while successfully supporting their emotional well-being.  The childminder assesses children's ability effectively and knows them well as individuals. She observes them regularly and plans meaningful, age-appropriate experiences, to support their needs and next steps in learning.  The childminder builds positive partnerships with external agencies and other settings. She takes advice from other professionals to improve outcomes for individual children, including children who have special educational needs.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed of their child's progress. There is a good level of shared learning. For example, parents receive regular updates throughout the day of what their children have been learning, which helps them support their children's learning at home.

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This provision is good

 The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. Behaviour is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding of size, shape and measurement.  Children do not have regular opportunities to learn about similarities and differences in society.

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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

 explore ways to extend children's understanding of size, shape and measurement  develop ways to extend children's learning of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and looked at the available resources.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, which included policies and procedures.  The inspector observed children with the childminder inside and discussed their learning.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended safeguarding training. They have a secure knowledge of what to do if they have concerns about a child's care or welfare. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify any weakness in her practice. She uses information gathered from professional development opportunities, other professionals and parents to improve her practice further, to aid continuous improvement. The childminder is committed to professional development and supports her assistant well to develop their skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She is enthusiastic and has high expectations of the children. She joins in with children's play and interacts well with them. The childminder promotes children's literacy skills well. For instance, she makes good use of stories and rhymes, and introduces resources, to extend children's engagement and learning. Children develop good imaginative skills. For example. they enjoyed creating pictures using straw and glue. The childminder assesses children's starting points and progress accurately, using information gained from parents and her observations. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's development quickly and adapt planning to meet the needs of individual children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an inviting and well-resourced environment where the children feel at ease and enjoy attending. The caring childminder is highly attentive to the children's individual needs. She pays careful attention to helping children settle, offering lots of praise and encouragement to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, they are encouraged to hold hands when crossing the road. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves to promote their independence skills. She supports children's understanding of good hygiene practices and healthy lifestyles. For example, children take part in regular exercise and are encouraged to eat nutritious snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress from their starting points. Children build good friendships with their peers and enjoy a wide range of activities. Children develop good physical skills, such as learning to climb, run and jump at the soft-play centre. Children have regular opportunities to visit outside groups where they develop confidence and good social skills. They learn valuable listening skills, such as through stories, songs and rhymes. They enjoy visiting the local library and sharing books with the childminder. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361338 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1070912 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 5 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Swindon. The setting is open weekdays for most of the year. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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Telephone number

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