Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 23 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 are relaxed and happy in the childminder's welcoming home. They have developed close bonds with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy her being involved in their play. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder keeps them well informed about what their children have been doing and gives ideas to support parents to continue learning at home. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She uses observations and assessments to monitor children's development and to identify any gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. For instance, she repeats words clearly back to children so that they hear the correct pronunciation. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to offer children more challenge in their learning during their chosen independent play. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children understand the

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This provision is good

benefits of healthy eating and healthy lifestyles.

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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 consistency in extending children's learning during their chosen play n further extend support for children to learn the importance of choosing healthy food and following healthy lifestyles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation, evidence of the suitability of household members and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of possible signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision well. For instance, she has made a focused effort to incorporate children's interests further into planned activities. She carries out research online to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identify and address hazards to children in her home and when on outings. This helps her to keep children safe and secure while in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, when playing with kinetic sand, the childminder encourages older children to count and compare sizes, developing their mathematical language. The childminder gives children opportunities to express themselves. For instance, younger children thoroughly enjoy dancing to their favourite songs. Children explore the childminder's piano and smile with delight as they create their own music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be outdoors and to engage in physical activity. For example, children enjoy daily walks and they regularly visit parks where children have opportunities for climbing and developing their physical skills. The childminder develops children's independence skills well. For instance, children independently blow their own noses and take off their jumpers when they are too warm. The childminder is a good role model and helps children to learn about positive behaviour. She supports children to share and take turns during their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent learners. They develop key skills that will support them in their future learning and their eventual move on to school. Children's behaviour is good, and they are kind and caring towards others. Children enjoy looking at books and drawing, and are beginning to identify letter sounds, which helps to support good literacy skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396232 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10072063 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and one week over Christmas. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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