Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date 7 August 2019 Previous inspection date 15 June 2016

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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 is gentle and caring in her approach with children. She has created a relaxed and homely environment where children settle quickly. The childminder has a good range of resources that are easily accessible to the children. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has established a clear and open two-way flow of information. This keeps parents successfully updated with the progress their children are making. n Children benefit from a range of outings with the childminder. For instance, they go for walks, visit local parks and go strawberry picking. This develops their physical skills and helps them to learn about the world effectively. n The childminder carefully monitors the progress children are making. She uses this information to plan activities that enable children to move forward in their development. Children are making good progress. n The childminder supports children's imaginative and creative development well. For

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This provision is good

example, children thoroughly enjoy making mud cakes in the garden. They mix the mud with sticks and work hard to scoop it into cupcake cases. They decorate their creations with grass, leaves and stones. n At times, the childminder tends to be overly helpful. This reduces opportunities for children to develop their independence fully. n The childminder has not fully developed effective methods to share information about children's learning with other settings they attend, to consistently support future planning.

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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 make the most of opportunities to help children develop their independence skills fully n build on partnerships with other settings that children attend, to further strengthen children's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 spoke to parents and also took account of their views through written feedback provided. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including suitability of members of the household, risk assessments and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes her responsibility to safeguard children seriously. She has a good understanding of the possible signs a child could be at risk and knows the correct procedure to follow to report these concerns. The childminder's home is safe, secure and well laid out. She uses risk assessments well to help her identify possible hazards in her home and when on outings. This helps to minimise risks to children. The childminder regularly updates her skills and knowledge. She uses a range of sources, for example, she attends childminding network meetings, researches online, shares good practice with other childminders and attends training. The childminder is reflective and evaluates her provision well. She is continually looking for ways to improve. She would now like to develop her outdoor space even further. The childminder implements a range of clear

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

policies and procedures that underpin her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests to plan and follows their ideas as they arise during activities. For instance, when children suggest mixing paint in sandwich bags, they roll the paint together and learn about mixing colours to create different colours. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she supports them to estimate how many cups of water it will take to fill a large bucket. Children take it turns to pour in the cups and confidently count to 20. The childminder develops children's communication and language effectively. For instance, she uses skilful questioning and models language well. Children are confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled. The childminder supports children to learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder engages children in conversations during snack time to think about different types of food and if they are healthy or unhealthy. Children behave well. They are kind to others and share resources well. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to use good manners. She provides children with lots of praise, which promotes their self-esteem and confidence successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They are eager to get involved during activities. Children develop close friendships with others and have good social skills. Children develop a love of books as they snuggle into the childminder to read a story about starting school. Children acquire the key skills they need to support the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505975 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10072942 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in Wanborough, near Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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