Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 6 May 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is well qualified. She uses her training, knowledge and skills to provide good-quality experiences linked to children's interests. Children make good progress.  The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. She gives the utmost priority to making sure that she has all the information that she needs to provide high-quality care for each child. Children are self-assured, happy and relaxed.  Children confidently explore their surroundings. The childminder organises her play resources thoughtfully, so children can easily find and reach what they need. She encourages their independence well.  The childminder continually reviews her service. She identifies accurately what she does well and areas that she needs to improve, and she takes action appropriately to do so.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information with all other settings that children attend, to gain a full picture of children's development and interests and to enable a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder does not consistently make the best use of playful opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding, for example, of how quantity is changed by adding or taking away.

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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

 exchange more precise information with other early years settings that children attend to gain a more accurate picture of what children know, like and can do, and to promote continuity in their learning  make full use of playful opportunities to enhance children's mathematical understanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during play and daily routines in the house and garden.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her, including how she keeps children safe and supports their learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents used by the childminder, including children's records, evidence of qualifications and the attendance register.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments regarding the quality of provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes training and updates her knowledge, so she is confident about what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps children safe in her home and on outings. For example, she uses safety gates to keep children away from hazards and she takes sensible precautions to reduce the risk of cross-infection from pets. The childminder demonstrates a strong determination to continually develop her provision. For example, since her last inspection, she has gained a formal qualification in childcare and development. This has helped her to look critically at all she does and make improvements. For example, she organises toys and resources more effectively so children can develop their own play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how babies learn and develop. She concentrates on supporting their speech, social, emotional and physical development, providing a strong base for their future learning. The childminder interacts sensitively with children. She does not interrupt or take over their ideas, but helps them to develop their thoughts and extend their learning. She joins children in their play to encourage their talk and expand their vocabulary, in both English and their home language. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's achievements. Overall, she uses these effectively to monitor children's progress and address any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder pays meticulous attention to helping children settle and gain exceptional confidence. For example, she wears the same clothes for the first few days that she cares for babies so they are reassured by her familiar sight, smell and feel. She is extremely sensitive to children's needs and responds quickly when they are hungry, anxious or tired. The highly supportive childminder helps children to develop a strong determination to do things for themselves and to enjoy the experience of completing tasks successfully. She is an excellent role model as she shows children how to share and take turns. She expresses great pleasure as she does things for others, so children learn very quickly how good they feel when they are kind or helpful. Children's behaviour is excellent. They have regular opportunities to mix with others at community groups, including those conducted in their home language. This helps to reinforce their strong social skills and they make new friends

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, including those who speak English as an additional language. They choose favourite books and listen to stories with great enjoyment. They are curious and fascinated by new experiences, such as using three-dimensional glasses to look at dinosaur pictures. Children develop control and strength, which prepares them well for writing. They sing counting songs and explore volume, for example, by filling and pouring water into containers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469329 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1102784 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the west of Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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