Childminder EY538399

Inspection date 24 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 provides a warm and homely environment where children and their families are very valued. Children settle quickly and form secure attachments. n Children gain an understanding of potential danger and they know how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety while out walking in the local area with the childminder. n The childminder sets very clear boundaries for children and implements positive behaviour strategies, taking into consideration children's age and stage of development. Children learn to behave well. n The childminder develops good partnerships with other settings children attend. She regularly shares information to support children's learning and development. n Children learn effectively about the local community and about nature on a range of outings. For instance, they visit the local woodlands, visit parks and meet with the residents of a local care home once a week.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder evaluates the quality of her provision, she does not fully involve parents in the process of identifying the key strengths and areas for her to develop further. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to ask questions that challenge children's thinking and help them to extend their ideas.

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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 enhance the process for evaluating the quality of the provision further, and involve parents more in identifying the key strengths and areas for development n provide increased opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills and answer questions that support them to develop their ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including suitability of adults living in the household, policies and procedures, and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke with the children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a current and up- to-date knowledge of child protection matters. She is alert to the signs of abuse and knows what action to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out accurate risk assessments of her home and for outings that children go on to identify and minimise potential hazards. Overall, partnerships with parents are effective. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides. She has developed good opportunities for parents to continue their children's learning at home. The childminder undertakes a variety of training to help keep her professional knowledge up to date. For example, she accesses online training and carries out independent research to further support her practice and the activities she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children carefully while they play. She uses this information to plan next steps in their learning. She knows children well and carefully monitors their progress to close any gaps in their learning successfully. The childminder promotes mathematical development effectively. For example, she effectively supports children to work out simple subtraction questions using their fingers during a singing activity. Children enjoy following instructions and helping with small tasks. For example, children help to tidy away the toys when moving on to a new activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have access to a wide range of activities and experiences, which motivate and inspire them to learn. The childminder promotes children's good health and physical development effectively. For instance, children enjoy a nutritious balanced diet and have access to fresh air and exercise daily. Children show good physical ability as they develop their climbing skills at the local park. The childminder supports children well to develop their independence. For example, children are able to dress themselves for outdoor play and spread a topping on their own crumpets during snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are consistently working well within the range of development typical for their age. Children are starting to gain early literacy skills and are beginning to identify different letter sounds. They demonstrate good listening and attention skills, and levels of concentration for their age. Children develop good social skills as they play cooperatively with their friends. Children develop a range of skills and knowledge for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538399 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10079248 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a qualification at Level 6. She provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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