Childminder EY359220

Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 30 April 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 Children thoroughly enjoy their time with this friendly and caring childminder. They are confident, happy and settled. They have lots of fun and make good progress in their learning. n The childminder plans activities and resources thoughtfully, linking closely to children's current fascinations and motivating them very well. Children become absorbed as they explore a basket full of items that roll, such as rolling pins, cars, and tubes. They repeat actions and lie on the floor intensely watching the items move. n The childminder reflects on her provision and how effectively she has met children's needs, taking account of parents' views. She looks for ways she can make improvements to provide a consistently good service. n The childminder observes children as they play, assessing their achievements and outlining any gaps in their development. She uses this information well to help her plan for children's individual learning needs.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not promptly gain information from other settings children attend, when children first start at her provision, to inform her initial assessments and future planning. n At times, the childminder does not give young children time to practise copying new speech sounds and words, to develop their language skills as much as possible.

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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 strengthen the links with other settings children attend or have recently attended, to support continual progression in their development n give children more time to listen and respond to role-modelled speech and practise using new words and sounds.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder. She evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account the views of parents written views by reading their comments in questionnaires. n The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to assess and minimise potential hazards both at home and during outings. She has a secure understanding of child protection issues and what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder works closely with other childminders for professional discussions and to share good practice. She subsequently implements new ideas, such as different activities, into her planning. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She keeps parents well informed, to help them gain a clear picture of what their children can do, and where they need assistance, to support children's experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a flexible approach to teaching and meeting children's learning needs. She achieves a good balance between activities that she initiates and that children choose for themselves. The childminder offers young children lots of encouragement as they explore new activities. Children's confidence grows and they try and test out ideas. For instance, young children concentrate and develop control and coordination of their movements really well during exploratory play with sensory food items. They copy the childminder, lifting up their arms and have great fun sprinkling dry oats back into the tray. They are careful and purposeful as they use spoons to scoop up the oats and pour them into pots. They then experiment with the oats that have fallen on the floor, moving these around to make marks and patterns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder teaches them from an early age to be considerate. For instance, she explains that sometimes they should share toys and play together and sometimes they should leave each other alone to play. She encourages them to recognise hazards and begin to take responsibility for their own and other's safety. For example, children tidy up the toys to enable them to move around more easily and safely. The childminder helps children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She plans a range of physical play in the fresh air, such as outdoor experiences in her garden, visits to local play areas and trips further afield to country parks. The childminder takes children to local groups and regularly joins other childminders for interesting joint activities. Young children gain confidence and learn to enjoy being with other children and part of a larger group, gaining essential social skills for their future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children show curiosity and are keen and motivated to learn and develop their skills. They grow in confidence and become increasingly independent. They make choices, lead their own exploration and concentrate well on things that interest them. Children develop a love of books and enjoy story time with the childminder. Overall children's communication is developing well. They listen and show their understanding as they respond to the childminder's questions and follow her instructions. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. Children develop the key skills and attitudes that give them a good start for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359220 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10083081 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Oakhurst area of Swindon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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