Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 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

 The childminder knows children well. She provides a wide range of learning opportunities that help stimulate children's curiosity and motivate them to play. All children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She has clear expectations of behaviour and encourages children to use good manners. Children behave well. They know how to share and be tolerant. They take turns and are kind to one another.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and of how they can support this at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They value the care that their children receive.  The childminder is committed to continually developing her practice. She evaluates her setting regularly and identifies clear strengths and areas for improvement. She has extended her good teaching skills further, to enhance outcomes for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not seize opportunities to extend children's early interest in counting and in comparing shape and size to the best possible level.  The childminder does not use assessment information effectively to monitor children's progress and precisely target teaching, to ensure any gaps in their 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

 make the most of all opportunities to help children develop their early interest in mathematical language and concepts to the highest levels  use information from assessments more effectively to monitor the progress being made by children and to help target teaching even more precisely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities. She assessed and discussed the impact these 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 keeps up to date with changes in childcare legislation. She fully understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well. She takes positive steps to minimise hazards to children, to help ensure that they are kept safe. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She is committed to increasing her skills and knowledge and improving children's outcomes. For example, targeted training has helped her gain a greater understanding of how to increase children's early interest in books. In addition, she regularly shares good practice ideas with other childminders. The childminder has established good links with a wide range of professionals, to help support continuity in children's care.

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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 generally well, to plan activities linked to children's interests. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills successfully. For example, she provides commentary as children play and teaches them new words, such as 'squidgy' and 'squish'. The childminder encourages children to be imaginative in their play. For example, children have great fun as they take care of their dolls. They change their nappies, feed them toast and rock them to sleep. The childminder encourages children to learn about technology. They investigate toys with simple mechanisms and learn how to operate them. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. They recognise some letters and words and show an early desire to read.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a warm, friendly environment where children are settled and happy. She builds on their confidence and self-esteem and uses every opportunity to praise and encourage them. The childminder teaches children to be independent and to develop a sense of responsibility. For example, children tidy away equipment they have used. They follow good hygiene routines and discuss healthy food groups. The childminder regularly takes children out into the local community. Children get fresh air and exercise as they visit local places of interest, such as playgroups, farms and parks. Children learn about a range of festivals, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. They learn about the lives of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. Children are sociable and confident. They lead their own play and are eager to take part in creative activities. For example, children enjoy the challenge of blowing paint to make patterns and pictures. They skilfully use a variety of writing tools, such as pencils, and make cards for special occasions. Children enjoy singing rhymes. They have good concentration skills and persist in activities of their choosing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490591 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1023399 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 the Covingham area of Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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