Childminder EY333780

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2017 13 May 2015

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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 provides the children with a nurturing environment. They undertake a good variety of activities, both in the home and the local community, enabling them to develop their skills across each area of learning.  The childminder carefully monitors children's development. She plans activities and experiences to ensure they continue to make good progress. Any gaps in learning are identified and action is taken in partnership with parents to address them.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and teachers, enabling them to work in partnership and provide continuity in children's care, learning and development.  Children develop a good awareness of good hygiene practices and develop their physical skills well through a variety of activities.  The childminder is a positive role model, who regularly praises the children for their efforts. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to increase children's awareness of healthy eating.  Opportunities to encourage children's early awareness of letters and words are not sufficiently encouraged.

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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

 support children to learn about healthy eating and foods that are good for their bodies  extend opportunities and support children to learn to recognise and write letters correctly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed a selection of documents and records provided by the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector reviewed comments from parents obtained for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She manages risks effectively and keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder reflects well on her practice, enthusiastically extends her knowledge and regularly attends training opportunities. This helps enable her to continuously improve the quality of the service she offers to children and their families. The childminder has positive expectations for every child and supervises them effectively. She uses simple rules and boundaries to help children learn to behave in a safe and considerate way.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a good range of planned and self-chosen activities. For example, they independently build with bricks, share story books and play with sand and water. They enthusiastically participate in the childminder's planned Easter activity. The childminder effectively supports children's language development. For instance, she models language by providing a commentary to their actions and she asks older children questions that encourage them to think and respond. The childminder supports children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, she makes good use of every opportunity to encourage them to count, use numbers, and to match and sort items.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a variety of physical activities. For example, they ride scooters and bikes with increasing skill and demonstrate dexterity as they roll card to make binoculars. The childminder encourages all children to develop their social skills. For instance, they visit local parks and soft-play areas where they meet with other adults and children. The childminder helps children develop their personal independence and follow good hygiene routines. For example, older children know to wash their hands before they help to prepare their nutritious snack. The childminder gets to know the children very well and plans the day effectively, providing time for both stimulating and restful activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable, friendly and confident. They use good manners and are developing an awareness of sharing and helping each other. Children sit and listen to stories, and follow simple instructions. They show enthusiasm to try new activities and are curious about their surroundings. For example, they listen and look for birds and the squirrel in the garden. Children respond well to praise, take pride in their achievements and learn about peoples' differences. For example, as they share words from their home language. Children develop skills that support them in preparation for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333780 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1092715 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She is available all year round on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, and from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Friday. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early education, childcare and learning.

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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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