Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2018 14 November 2017

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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 are happy and settle well in the childminder's welcoming and very well- resourced home. Children demonstrate how relaxed they feel as they help themselves to resources and seek out the childminder to be involved in their play.  Children learn how to behave appropriately and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder offers lots of praise. He gently reminds children about behaviour expectations to increase their understanding.  Children make good progress and enjoy their learning. The childminder provides a wide range of activities that closely reflect children's interests and learning needs. These are based on his ongoing observations and assessments of what the children know and can do and what they need to learn next.  The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection and he has addressed all of the actions that were raised. He works closely with his co-minder to reflect on the provision for children and identify and make improvements. In particular,

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This provision is good

the childminder has strengthened his knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder steps in too quickly when engaging in discussions with children, preventing them from building their confidence in conversations and fully increasing their speaking skills.

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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 respond to questions, to further support their use of language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, and a sample of other documentation.  The inspector took account of the childminder’s self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. Recent training has increased his understanding of all aspects of safeguarding. As a result, he is able to take prompt and effective action should a concern arise. Improved use of documentation, such as a record of attendance, is effective in helping to further safeguard children's welfare. The childminder recognises the importance of keeping his knowledge up-to date. He and his co-minder have recently reflected on, and improved the support they offer for children's emotional well-being following training on managing children's behaviour. Parents are fully involved in their child's care and learning and receive frequent opportunities to review the progress children make. They benefit from good support and guidance from the childminder, which enables them to build on children's skills further at home, such as through the activity

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

ideas to take home. The childminder links with other professionals involved in children's care and learning to help meet their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages well with children as they play. For example, he encourages them to match shapes, size and colour as they complete a simple jigsaw puzzle. This builds on their mathematical skills and also increases their understanding of vocabulary. Children are keen to play and join in with activities, which reflect their interests. The childminder organises the playroom well to provide opportunities for children to increase their independence. For example, they are able to select from the labelled boxes of toys. The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning needs. He uses information gathered through his observations of children effectively to identify any gaps in their learning and to prioritise their next steps. The childminder adapts his teaching well to ensure children are able to build on their existing skills and learn new ones.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and comfortable in the childminder's care. They understand the consistent expectations and boundaries, due to the childminder's positive reinforcement. For example, when a child stands up on a chair the childminder calmly reminds the child to sit down so they don't fall and hurt themselves. This is quickly followed by lots of praise, helping children to learn how to behave and stay safe. The childminder and his co- minder have effective systems in place to ensure they have a very detailed understanding of children's care needs and routines. For example, they work closely with parents to support children with toilet training. This helps to ensure this step towards independence is handled sensitively and consistently, according to the child's individual needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are motivated to learn. They develop confidence and acquire skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. For example, they start to use cutlery as they cut up their snack, building their physical skills to enable them to join in with meal times. Children learn to be considerate, helping them to develop good relationships with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420446 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1119628 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and works alongside a co-childminder. He lives in the Abbey Meads area of Swindon. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. He holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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