Childminder 506016

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2017 10 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 have warm, close relationships with the childminder. She nurtures their sense of achievement in their abilities. This supports their sense of well-being successfully.  The experienced childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to adapt activities for children of different ages. Children thoroughly enjoy learning through play. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Relationships with parents are strong. They receive lots of information about children's experiences, including verbally and online.  The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to drive improvement. For example, they provide a wide range of storybooks and props for children to increase their interest in reading. These resources are available for children to take home to share with parents.  The childminder recognises the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date, to help improve outcomes for children. For example, she attended training about

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This provision is good

changes to the requirements. She has used her greater knowledge to extend children's understanding of other people's backgrounds and cultures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities for children to learn to do things by themselves so that they become even more independent.  The childminder does not make the most of children's interest in words and letters, to extend their understanding about letters and the sounds they represent.

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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

 increase opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves, to develop their independence skills even further  make the most of all chances to develop children's interest and understanding of the links between letters and the sounds they represent, as part of their literacy development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder, her co- childminder and the children in the setting.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records, and talked to the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonials.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and her range of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. For example, she keeps her knowledge up to date with regular training. Parents state they feel very involved in their children's learning. For example, the childminder and her co- childminder have created activity bags for children to take home to do activities with their parents, to complement their learning. The childminder and her co-childminder reflect well on their practice and provision to make positive changes, and to improve experiences for children. For example, they have built a secure fence around the patio area so children can play outside in all weathers to help develop their physical skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and uses good teaching techniques to challenge their learning. She actively engages well with them to support their communication and language skills, and to develop their understanding of mathematics. For example, while children squealed with delight, finding toys set in jelly, the childminder encouraged them to count, compare and identify colours. The childminder makes regular observations and tracks children's progress precisely. She uses the information effectively, along with information from parents, to plan activities to help keep children highly motivated and engaged. She plays alongside them as they explore and learn, and responds to their curiosity and questions quickly with genuine interest. For example, she asks children to work out why the jelly is melting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and enter the setting confidently, benefiting from the enthusiastic and welcoming childminder and co-childminder. The childminder is skilful at praising and encouraging children, which actively builds their confidence. She is very consistent in her approach, and all ages of children learn to follow simple instructions quickly and care for their friends. Overall, the childminder supports children's social and self-care skills well. For example, she encourages them to go to the toilet by themselves and make choices about drink and fruit at snack times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stages of learning and school. Children develop early writing skills and enjoy making marks with chalk on paving stones. They learn about differences between people and the world around them. For example, they use a tablecloth showing a map of the world to discuss where they are flying on holiday and complete a holiday book to share how the country is different. Children learn valuable listening and recall skills through conversations, stories and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506016 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1070409 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She works at the home of another childminder in the Woodhall Park area of Swindon, Wiltshire. She provides care from 8am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year.

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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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