Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date 25 April 2019 Previous inspection date 5 October 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's home is welcoming and inviting. She provides engaging play areas with accessible toys and play materials. Children can easily make choices about what they want to play with. Children develop good self-esteem and confidence. n Children form strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They quickly settle and feel emotionally secure. They learn the physical, social and communication skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder is well organised, works effectively with her assistant and makes sure they meet children's needs well. The childminder has good arrangements to work with parents and other settings that children attend to support continuity of care. n The childminder and her assistant are good role models for children. Children know what is expected of them and their behaviour is good.

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This provision is good

n The childminder frequently accesses training to improve her teaching and keep her knowledge up to date. She helps support the assistant to develop her skills to make sure that the quality of care and teaching is consistent. n The childminder makes effective evaluations of the practice and provision. She listens carefully to parents' and children's views to help target improvements that benefit the children well. For example, she has made changes to the environment, providing an all- weather outdoor play space, which benefits children's learning. n The childminder misses chances to fully engage younger children in some activities so that they get the best learning experiences possible at such times. n The childminder does not fully encourage parents to contribute consistently to their children's development to support children's learning at home.

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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 ensure that younger children have the same opportunities to take part in the planned activities as older children n build on the existing good arrangements for information-sharing with parents to help increase opportunities for them to contribute to children's learning on an ongoing basis.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and her assistant with the children and looked at available resources indoors and outdoors. n The inspector had discussions with parents and took account of their views, along with written testimonials. n The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records, and a sample of policies, including the procedures for keeping children safe. n The inspector talked to children and had discussions with the childminder about leadership and management, safeguarding and how she evaluates practice. n The inspector invited the childminder to carry out a joint observation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder has put in place a scheme to monitor and support her new assistant to improve her professional skills and teaching practice. For example, she has already supported her assistant to gain a paediatric first-aid qualification and several child protection certificates. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of safeguarding matters and procedures to follow to protect children from harm should they have any concerns. The childminder has made good improvements to the way she supports children's mathematical development to help them progress well. She plans challenging learning experiences and has successfully improved outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments about children's learning. She provides stimulating activities to encourage their exploration and play. For example, children were keen to experiment with a variety of tools to find hidden animals and number squares in a large tray of pasta shapes. The childminder encourages children to think and solve problems effectively. For instance, children consider what size tweezers they need to pick up small pieces of pasta. The childminder supports children's communication and mathematical development well. For example, she discusses shapes and colours at every opportunity and encourages children to find the star shapes in the playroom and compare their sizes and colours. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to encourage their early reading skills, for example with books and props. She helps children to understand that print carries meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring childminder and her assistant help children to settle well by building strong, warm relationships with them and their families. The childminder encourages children to respect and understand different people and communities and uses a range of opportunities in the local community to promote children's understanding of the wider world. The childminder teaches children good personal care routines, such as washing their hands before they eat snack, or after having their nappy changed. She encourages healthy habits by providing nutritious snacks and fresh water to drink. Children and babies know how to use their water bottles and ask for these to be refilled as necessary. Children are well supported to develop independence and receive praise when they try to do things for themselves. For example, older children clap when a toddler manages to pull up his own trousers after a visit to the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder monitors and supports them to continuously develop so that they are ready for the next stage of learning. Children of all ages attempt to draw and write, enjoy books and begin to recognise numerals. Older children use simple addition and subtraction, while younger children count, match and compare objects. They begin to recognise the sounds that letters represent as they look for their names on the registration board.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 152601 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10066366 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in the Westlea district of Swindon. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant, when required.

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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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