Childminder EY340267

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2018 13 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

 The childminder and her co-minder build secure attachments with children. They are very sensitive to their individual needs and this helps ensure they are happy and settled.  The childminder plans well for children's individual interests and abilities, to support their learning and development. Effective observation, assessment and planning for their next steps in learning ensure all children make good progress.  The childminder manages children's behaviour very well. Children are confident and demonstrate a good awareness of safety. For example, older children know that toys left out on the floor may cause younger children to trip and fall.  The childminder attends regular training and has a clear understanding of the signs of child abuse and what to do if she is concerned about a child in her care.  The childminder uses a range of innovative approaches to working in partnership with parents to strengthen the care and learning opportunities for children. These include

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This provision is good

sharing photos, videos and other observations of children learning through play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not support children's independent play fully. Children cannot see or access some resources easily. For example, younger children do not know what toys and activities are available for them to choose.  Although the childminder is experienced, she does not make the most of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of her teaching to a higher level.

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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

 review the organisation and accessibility of some toys and resources, to enable children to further develop their independence and make choices about their play  make the most of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's and her co- minder's interactions with the children.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning, and discussed how the childminder shares these with parents, other settings children attend and other professionals.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and discussed the childminder's knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to help safeguard children's welfare. She and her co-minder reflect together well on their practice and discuss meetings and training courses they attend. This helps them to implement improvements to their teaching and benefits children's welfare and the home learning environment. The childminder has addressed recommendations from the last inspection through discussions with other childminders and carrying out research. For example, she has developed the setting to ensure the outdoor environment and teaching for early mathematical development is exciting and challenging for children. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive and the clear communication they have with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a strong knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. Overall, teaching is good and there is a suitable balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. The childminder plans these to support children's individual needs and next steps in learning. The childminder uses mathematical language in children's play, such as comparing the size and quantity of items. Children enjoy problem solving as they design and build a range of structures with bricks. The childminder supports children's communication and discussion skills well. For instance, she encourages them to listen to stories and talk about them afterwards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong bonds with children and provides constant reassurance and affection to promote their self-esteem. The home is safe and welcoming. Children behave well because the childminder and her co-minder are very good role models and are kind, patient and calm in their manner. The childminder uses daily routines, discussions and activities to promote children's physical well-being and their awareness of health and safety. She promotes regular exercise as children access the equipment available in the garden and enjoy visits and walks in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are prepared well for their move to school. They learn to be kind and considerate, and develop a good understanding of how to share and take turns. Children and babies display good levels of confidence. Children develop their physical skills well. For example, they use a variety of tools as they learn to use a spoon, draw and begin to write letters in their names. Children talk about the things they have observed, such as a seahorse, and are eager to learn more. They are curious and ask interesting questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340267 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1092833 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in the Oakhurst district of Swindon. She works with her husband who is also a registered childminder. The childminder offers care all year round on weekdays, from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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Telephone number

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