Childminder EY501540

Inspection date 20 November 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is dedicated and committed to her role. She reflects on her practice regularly with her co-childminder and assistant, and sets actions for further development. For instance, parents are now given monthly activity ideas to continue children's learning at home. n Children are happy and settled. They have developed close bonds with the childminder, which supports the children to feel emotionally secure. The childminder is kind and patient in her approach. n The childminder has established superb partnerships with parents. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care and support she provides. Parents are given a wealth of information to support them with their child's transition on to school. n The childminder provides children who are learning English as additional language with good support. For example, she translates words for children and encourages them to speak in English. Children speak confidently in their home languages, such as Polish,

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This provision is good

and English. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support quieter children to fully engage them in their learning during group activities. n At times, the childminder does not support children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating and how this can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

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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 provide further support for quieter children during group activities to help extend their learning at all times n make the most of opportunities to support children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the children and how the childminder and her assistant interacted with them. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents and read written feedback provided. n The inspector talked to children, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records, policies and procedures, and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has regular meetings with her assistant to supervise and guide her in her role. The childminder updates her skills and knowledge regularly. She attends training with her assistant and researches online for further ideas to support practice to benefit children's learning and development. The childminder reviews children's progress carefully to identify any gaps in learning quickly. Risk assessment procedures are rigorous. The childminder carries out thorough checks of her house, garden and for outings. This helps to minimise the risks to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She observes children and knows the children in her care well. The childminder supports children to develop good social skills. They learn to follow instructions well. For instance, children thoroughly enjoy playing group games together. They show confidence as they pass a beanbag over their heads to their friends. The childminder supports children's mathematical development skilfully. For example, she encourages children to count and match their coloured cups and plates with their friends at mealtimes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are developing good independence skills. For instance, children show competence as they get themselves ready to go outdoors and pour their own drinks at mealtimes. The childminder supports children's understanding about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn how to cross the road safely when on outings. The childminder praises children's achievements, which supports children's self- esteem and confidence. The childminder and her assistant are strong role models. They consistently manage children's behaviour well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, including those children who are learning English as an additional language. Children are eager to join in with activities. For example, they show good number recognition as they identify numbered stones in the park and trace over them using chalks. Children show good early literacy skills; they recognise and start to write their names. Children are well prepared for their future learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501540 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10067364 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 6.45am to 5.30pm. She works with a co- childminder and an assistant. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years 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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