Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 19 February 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 knows the children in her care well. She provides a wide range of learning opportunities, and children are eager and enthusiastic to explore. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model. She gives children frequent praise and teaches them to be well mannered and kind. Children know how to share. They are tolerant and respectful.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares regular information about children's progress and how this could be extended at home. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and value the care she provides.  The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has maintained her good standard of teaching and children's good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, in her enthusiasm, the childminder does not give children time to process their thoughts, think through their ideas and respond to questions they are asked.  The childminder does not use her assessments to check on the progress of children, to help precisely target teaching and ensure any less-obvious gaps in learning are closing.

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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

 give children more time to develop their own ideas, process their thoughts and respond to questions asked  build on monitoring systems more effectively to help track children's development, target teaching and ensure children make the best possible progress.

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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. Furthermore, she checks her home regularly to ensure it is a safe, secure and suitable environment, to help keep children safe from harm. The childminder is experienced and qualified. She uses a range of professional development opportunities to help further develop her quality of teaching, knowledge and skills. For example, she shares ideas and good practice with other childminders, and targeted child protection training has helped her develop a greater understanding of changes in safeguarding legislation. The childminder has established links with a range of other professionals and schools children attend, to help support continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's achievements. She uses this information to plan for children's ongoing learning. Overall, the childminder supports children's language skills well. For example, she helps them to broaden their vocabulary and introduces new words, such as 'construction' and 'structure'. The childminder encourages children to be imaginative in their play. For example, children make pretend cakes and sandwiches. They show delight when they dress up as a pilot or police officer. The childminder helps children to develop their early reading skills. For example, children giggle as they dig in sand for letters and recognise words in print. The childminder helps develop children's curiosity as they explore. For example, they have an exciting time using metal items to make different sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the childminder's home. They quickly develop a good sense of belonging and the childminder is sensitive to their needs. The childminder teaches children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she talks about food that is good for them and children learn to wash their hands regularly. Children have opportunities for daily fresh air and regular exercise. They go on walks in their environment and visit places of interest further afield. The childminder teaches children about traditions, similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, children celebrate a range of festivals, such as Easter and Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills needed for their future learning, including starting school. Children are inquisitive, independent and confident. They develop a good range of early mathematical skills. For example, children court, sort and match objects. They complete complex puzzles and use mathematical language, such as 'over' and 'under', as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432312 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1095012 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged 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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