Childminder EY499689

Inspection date 23 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection and has met all of her previous actions. She has used the support from other professionals to help her evaluate on her practice and the experiences she provides for children. The childminder has made a number of substantial improvements. n Children are happy and settled. They have affectionate relationships with the caring childminder. She provides effective support for children's emotional well-being. n The childminder knows the children, their families and their specific needs well. She knows how to seek help from other relevant professionals, if necessary, to support children's care, welfare and learning needs. n The childminder supports younger children's communication and language well. For example, she ensures they have eye contact with her, responds well to their vocalisations and models language to help children to make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children have few opportunities to explore natural objects and materials, to support their developing sensory skills and understanding of the world. n The childminder is not always successful in gathering information from parents about what children can already do when they first start, to inform the planning of activities from the outset.

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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

n develop opportunities for children to explore natural resources, to enhance their understanding of the world n enhance partnerships with parents to gather information about what children can already do when they first start, to identify starting points for children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments, the childminder's self-evaluation and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector and childminder jointly considered the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to recognise when a child is at risk and what to do if she has any concerns. She has accessed additional training to update her knowledge in this area. For example, she has recently undertaken training relating to the wider aspects of child protection. The well- qualified childminder has developed her professional skills and knowledge effectively. For instance, she has completed training to help develop her understanding in supporting the emotional development of babies and toddlers. The childminder establishes effective relationships with other settings children attend. This helps to ensure children receive a good level of continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children as they play and uses her assessments well to plan for children's future learning. She plans experiences that promote young children's curiosity and links to their next steps in learning. For example, she offers babies opportunities to explore musical instruments and learn to respond rhythmically to music. The childminder helps children develop an early understanding of mathematics. For instance, babies learn about number as the childminder models using number language as children play. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's learning and development. For example, she gives parents consistent information on how they can support children's learning at home to enable children to continue to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to visit places of interest in the local community. This helps extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world. The childminder quickly recognises when younger children are tired, hungry or need a cuddle and responds immediately. Children enjoy regular opportunities to be physically active, such as in the garden and visits to parks to extend their physical skills. The childminder encourages children's confidence and self-esteem well, for example, by praising their achievements. She supports babies to develop confidence in their physical abilities, such as taking their first few steps independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from their time with the childminder. Babies engage in play for good periods on activities that interest them. They have good opportunities to explore fitting objects together. Babies enjoy stacking resources to build small towers and enjoy knocking them down. They enjoy exploring using their senses, such as pressing buttons on technology toys to produce music and sounds. Young children learn valuable skills to prepare them for future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499689 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10079460 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 2 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Registers

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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