Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 settle quickly and confidently explore the many resources. This helps them feel secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She is kind and attentive to them, and children learn to share, take turns and recognise and respect the feelings of others as they play.  The children show good levels of concentration relevant to their age. They make good progress from their starting points. Careful monitoring of their developmental progress helps to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and successfully addressed.  The childminder creates positive working partnerships with parents and other professionals to ensure children's learning and care experiences are consistent and relevant to their individual needs.  Daily physical activities, healthy eating and good hygiene practices help children learn about a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not make full use of the opportunities to use mathematical language and knowledge in children's activities.  The evaluation system does not make full effective use of the views of children, parents and professionals.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to use mathematical language and knowledge in their activities  increase opportunities to include and use children's, parents' and other professionals' ideas to help develop the childcare provision even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder at play and discussed their activities.  The inspector considered comments from parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation of her service.  The inspector reviewed a selection of documentation provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to report child welfare concerns to the appropriate agencies. She manages potential risks effectively and helps children develop an awareness of safe behaviours. The childminder uses self-reflection to continually improve her provision. For example, she adapted her garden to provide an interesting and safe play environment that children can freely explore. The childminder is knowledgeable and ensures that she supports her assistant. They keep up to date with current childcare practice through training opportunities. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's daily activities and achievements. She gets to know each child well and successfully encourages their development across all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have easy access to resources that challenge and motivate them. The childminder encourages creativity. For example, children sing as they play and tap the drum. They confidently talk with the childminder about their family members as they create a family book. The childminder ensures the very young children are included, both indoors and in the garden, where resources are easily available for them to explore and investigate. For example, they explore the texture of the grass and accept the help of the childminder to stand and attempt to walk. Children are developing their literacy skills. For example, the childminder frequently reads books to the children and mark-making resources are easily accessible.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes a good understanding of each child from the start. For example, her settling-in routine includes a variety of activities with the child and parent. This enables a confident relationship to develop between them all. The childminder uses games, routine activities and plenty of praise and encouragement to help children learn about sharing and helping each other. For example, she praises a child for their attempts at making a younger child laugh instead of grumble. The childminder patiently distracts young children from unwanted behaviour by offering alternatives. She has clear consistent behavioural expectations and children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the curiosity and self-confidence that will benefit them when they start school. For example, they ask questions and listen attentively to the response. They develop positive social skills, such as when they visit local toddler groups and community activities. Children learn about the natural world around them as they grow items and learn about the weather and the seasons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488106 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1013152 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday and weekends by arrangement, throughout the year. She 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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