Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date 3 April 2019 Previous inspection date 9 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 The childminder gathers a range of information from parents. She updates this frequently to help her gain a rounded picture of each child. She uses the information effectively to tailor her care to children's needs and interests. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and are absorbed in their play. They enjoy a wide variety of activities and experiences, and the childminder's fun and relaxed approach makes them eager to join in. n The experienced and well-qualified childminder skillfully encourages children to think creatively, find their own way of doing things and solve problems. She supports their speech development especially well. n The childminder keeps a close check on children's progress. She quickly spots children who may be at risk of falling behind. She works closely with parents and other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to ensure children get the

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This provision is good

support they need to help them catch up. n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continually improving her practice. For example, she attends training to increase her knowledge of child development and enhance her teaching skills. n Children cannot freely access writing or drawing materials during their self-chosen play. As a result, they sometimes miss the opportunity to practise early writing skills, such as making lists, as a meaningful part of their play. n The childminder is not always successful in her attempts to share information with staff from some pre-schools that children attend. This means that she and the staff do not have a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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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 increase opportunities for children who are showing an interest in early writing to make marks during their play n develop a two-way sharing of information with staff from other settings that children attend to enable a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children. She discussed a planned activity and the impact of the childminder's teaching on children's learning. n The inspector observed the management of children's care routines. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records and talked to children at appropriate times. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including children's records, and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector spoke with a parent and took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with child protection guidance. She has a clear understanding of how to recognise signs that a child may be at risk of harm and the correct procedure to follow to help keep them safe. The childminder is vigilant and keeps children safe in her home and on outings. She monitors and evaluates the quality of her provision well. She seeks children's and parents' views to help her make improvements. She follows professional advice, for example to provide activities that help children learn about letters and the sounds that represent them. The childminder has addressed recommendations from her last inspection. Children now make healthy choices for snacks and have plenty of opportunities to develop their mathematical understanding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of each child's developmental stage and interests. She plans their learning effectively to keep them engaged and challenged. For example, children are fascinated by Russian dolls. The childminder encourages them to persevere in putting them back together, as she says, 'What a great idea, try it and see if you're right'. She uses the activity to help younger children match colours and prompts them all to think deeply by asking questions such as, 'How are you making that noise?' The childminder provides many resources that children can use creatively in different ways, and real objects, such as stethoscopes, for them to explore. They enjoy rhyming and number songs which support their early literacy and mathematical skills well. Children enjoy frequent outings that add considerably to their enjoyment. Through these varied experiences they learn new words and a great deal about the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and feel happy in the childminder's care. They confidently follow their own ideas as they play. The childminder's positive language helps children learn acceptable boundaries. She warmly praises them when they are helpful or kind. They often meet with other children and adults at childminding groups and playgroups, which helps to develop their good social skills. They make friends easily, show concern for others and behave impeccably. The childminder encourages children to take small risks as they play and allows them the freedom to explore and test their limits. They practise fire drills and strengthen their understanding with a visit to the fire station. The childminder helps children to develop respect for others. For example, they learn about different cultures from around the world and help to raise money for charity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic, confident and independent learners. They eagerly try new experiences and like to investigate how things work. They love sharing books. Favourite stories spark their imagination and they use rich language as they act out familiar scenes. Older children recognise some familiar words and letters and know the sounds these represent. Children count confidently and explore shapes and measurement, such as when they scoop corn into different sized containers. They make good progress and are well prepared for moving on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339179 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10072054 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a childcare 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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