Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2018 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 constantly reviews her practice and finds ways to improve further her already good-quality childcare. She makes good use of training, for example, to deepen her understanding of how to support children's early literacy skills.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents and others. She keeps parents very well informed of their children's progress. She offers useful advice and lends resources, such as story sacks, to help parents support their children's learning at home.  The childminder is a good teacher. She has high expectations for what children can achieve. Children enjoy interesting and varied activities that support all areas of their development well.  The childminder keeps a very close check on children's development. She notes what they need to learn next and plans and adapts activities for each child based on their individual interests. Children enjoy learning as they play and all make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently pronounce words and use sentences as clearly as possible to support children's speech development fully.  The childminder does not consistently make the best use of outdoor experiences to enable children to develop fully their explorative and problem-solving skills, especially for children who learn better outside.

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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

 pronounce words and use sentences clearly and correctly to support children's speech development fully, especially those who are learning English as an additional language  develop children's outdoor play experiences even further, including exploring the natural world and providing opportunities to think creatively to solve problems, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector discussed with the childminder an activity and what children were learning.  The inspector spoke with a parent and read parents' testimonials, and took account of their comments.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records, policies and evidence of suitability checks on people aged over 16 years living in the house.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates the quality of her provision and makes improvements to benefit children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and is confident about what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She ensures children only access suitable information on devices, such as telephones and computers. The childminder constantly reviews all she does and seeks the views of parents and children to help her make improvements. For example, following parents' wishes, she uses an online system to share information with them. Parents say this has enabled them to be involved fully in their children's learning. The childminder works in close partnership with other professionals, such as pre-school and Reception staff, to help her identify and meet all children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder provides a broad range of activities that builds on children's knowledge and skills. She knows their current interests very well and provides activities that capture children's enthusiasm. For example, she extends children's interest in maps by using magnifiers to spot landmarks and by making a map of the local area with the children. Children enjoy using a wide variety of messy-play materials, such as spooning jelly into bowls and mixing pasta with yoghurt. The childminder encourages children to use all their senses as they taste, smell and feel the resources. She supports children's home language in Polish very well. The childminder develops children's mathematical understanding in playful ways, for example, as they march along and count steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents at the outset. She gets to know children very quickly and meets their needs well. She gives each child plenty of attention, so they feel safe and settle quickly. A clear daily routine helps children feel secure as they know what is happening next. They have time to eat healthy meals and rest, and they enjoy their busy days. They play energetically, which helps keep them strong and fit. The childminder helps children understand the importance of being kind and helpful. Her positive and consistent approach helps children know what is expected of them. Children behave very well. The childminder encourages and praises children's efforts, so they gain confidence and feel good about themselves. They learn to do things for themselves and eagerly join in. The childminder takes children on a wide range of outings to extend their learning and to meet other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and confidently explore their surroundings. They concentrate well and persevere with difficult tasks. They enjoy books and join in with rhymes and songs. Older children hear sounds in words and link them to the letters that represent them. They develop good physical skills and use brushes and other tools in their play. Older children attempt to write words, such as their name. They count, sort and measure. Children quickly learn the skills needed for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500703 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1055211 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder may be able to accommodate parents' individual needs outside these hours. She was a qualified teacher in her home country of Poland. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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