Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 20 May 2015

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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, settled and confident. They have developed close bonds with the childminder. Children's emotional well-being is well supported.  Children behave well and demonstrate good social skills. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to learn good manners and to respect one another.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the care the childminder provides and comment on her friendliness. The childminder regularly shares information with parents to ensure they are kept up to date with their child's progress.  The childminder works closely with other professionals who are also involved in supporting the children in her care. She uses information provided by them to support children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, children are learning to count and recognise numbers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully involve children and parents in the self-evaluation process to support her in identifying further ways to build on the already good provision.  At times, the childminder does not fully consider the different ages and abilities of children involved in the same activity, to provide children with the right levels of challenge in their learning.

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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

 explore ways to involve children and parents more fully in the self-evaluation process to help identify areas for further development  organise activities more effectively to take into account children's differing ages and abilities when they take part in group activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children and held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the correct procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. For example, she frequently shares information with them to support continuity of care and learning. Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to minimise risks to children's safety and helps children to learn about managing risks and staying safe. For instance, she allows children to negotiate steps in the garden, while supervising closely. The childminder networks with other childminders and uses online forums and the internet to research new ideas. This supports her to develop her skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She monitors the progress children make, to support her in identifying any gaps in their development early and to provide appropriate support. The childminder provides a range of opportunities to promote children's understanding of the world. For example, children enjoy decorating plant pots and planting bulbs. The childminder extends children's communication skills effectively. For instance, she involves them in conversations about their play and uses slow and clear speech to support children who are learning English as an additional language and for children who need additional support with their speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a clean and well-maintained environment. She is caring and friendly. The childminder provides healthy snacks and promotes children's physical development well. For example, children thoroughly enjoy using ride-on cars in the garden and show confidence as they climb up steps to the slide. The childminder uses praise and encouragement effectively, which help to foster children's self-esteem and confidence. For example, she praises children as they blow bubbles in the garden. Children learn to be independent and the childminder gives them time to 'have a go' at carrying out simple tasks on their own. For instance, she allows children time to put their shoes on and knows when to step in and provide them with support.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. This includes children who are learning English as an additional language. Children are developing good early writing skills and older children confidently write their names. Children gain the skills they need for their future learning, and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305706 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1092307 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder works all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years.

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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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