Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2017 11 March 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 is enthusiastic and very attentive to the children's learning needs. She plans a good variety of activities. Children of all ages develop their skills across all areas of learning.  The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help reflect on her service. This has led to improvements that enable children to easily access resources both indoors and out. Children have grown in independence and curiosity.  The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children. She works in partnership with parents and professionals to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder identifies and addresses any gaps in children's learning to help them catch up. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder encourages children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children talk about foods that are good for them, follow good hygiene routines and know why they

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This provision is good

do this. They talk about what to do to keep fit, such as jumping on the trampoline.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not use activities to build on children's knowledge and learning by helping them to think and find out more information.

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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

 review the organisation of activities to help children to build on their investigations and find out more information to extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises used for childminding and reviewed resources with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed a selection of documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder at play and discussed their activities.  The childminder shared parents' comments and children's questionnaires about the service offered with the inspector.  The childminder explained to the inspector how she reflects and reviews her service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. Thorough risk assessments of the home and outings enable the childminder and her assistant to manage risks and minimise hazards. The childminder supervises her assistant and they both keep up to date with required training. The childminder uses her knowledge to adapt activities skilfully to the differing learning needs of the children. She monitors children's development carefully to ensure children make good progress. The childminder meticulously maintains the required records, such as the check for children aged two years which she shares with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that she knows will interest the children and extend their learning. For example, the children recalled their visit to the bowling alley; how they used a ramp to roll the ball and the older children helped them keep the score. The childminder involves children of different ages in activities and supports them all to develop their skills at a level suitable to their ability. For example, she encourages the younger children to recognise numbers and the older children to add them together when they play a target game. Children's communication and language skills develop well. For example, the childminder models language, listens attentively and encourages children to talk about what they are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a calm and positive role model for children. She encourages children to use good manners, to share, take turns and be kind. Children's behaviour is good. Children have an awareness of good hygiene procedures. For example, they wash their hand before and after a food preparation activity. The childminder supports children's independence relative to their ages and capabilities. She helps them to try new things by participating alongside them, for example. The childminder's attention helps to promote children's self-esteem. Children develop their social skills when they mix with children of different ages. For example, younger children look up to and learn from the older children when they play games together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that will help them in their future learning, including when they start school. They make good and steady progress from their starting points. Children are curious. For example, they enjoyed examining and taking daffodils apart. They looked at the colours and textures and drew pictures of what they saw. Children learn to recognise letters, write their names and to count for a purpose. They have an awareness of healthy eating and understand the importance that exercise has for their bodies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303919 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1092268 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 10 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the Red House area of Swindon. She works Monday to Friday throughout the year. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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