Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date 22 August 2019 Previous inspection date 26 May 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 has created a welcoming and inviting environment. Children arrive happily and clearly enjoy spending time in the childminder's care. They are keen to get involved in activities. n The childminder reflects well on her provision. For example, she regularly gathers the views of parents to help her to continually improve. She has set priorities for improvement and is now looking at ways to gather children's views on her provision to support her self-evaluation further. n The childminder interacts well with children during their play. She uses good questioning techniques to promote children's communication skills and skilfully introduces new vocabulary during play activities. For instance, children pretend they are kings sitting on chairs and the childminder introduces the word 'throne' to their play. n Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder carefully monitors the progress children are making. This allows her to see any gaps in

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This provision is good

development quickly. n The childminder does not consistently ensure the organisation of resources on the floor provides a clear area for children to play and move around freely. n The childminder has not fully established an ongoing and targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching 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 review the organisation of resources on the floor during children's play to ensure they have enough space to play and move around n target professional development more effectively, to continue to develop the good-quality practice further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and also took account of their views from written feedback provided. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including risk assessments, policies and procedures 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 secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is clear about the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to ensure that children are safe within her home and when on outings. Partnerships with parents are secure. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides. The childminder regularly keeps them updated with what their children have been doing and gives ideas and suggestions to further continue learning at home. The childminder has developed good partnerships with other settings children are due to start at imminently. She has thought carefully about how she will work in partnership with them to support continuity in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She skilfully interacts with them to support their play and learning. She knows the children in her care well and plans appropriate next steps to support them to move forward in their development. For example, as the children play with play dough, the childminder supports their mathematical skills. Children practise counting, comparing sizes and recognising different shapes. The childminder promotes children's imaginative play well. For instance, children thoroughly enjoy dressing up and taking on new roles. The childminder adds in a narrative to their imaginative play to extend it further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model by being consistently polite and respectful. She supports children gently to learn to share and take turns. Children are kind and considerate to others and behave well. Children develop good physical skills. For instance, they develop the muscles in their hands as they mix play dough together to create different colours. They have plenty of opportunities to be physically active outdoors. The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills well. For example, children confidently take the lids off their yoghurts at lunchtime. The childminder supports children to have a go as she encourages them to try before she steps in to help.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident learners. They show good levels of concentration and engagement, remaining focused on activities for prolonged periods of time. Children are developing good early literacy skills. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder and show good listening skills. Children express themselves well and make their needs known. They are developing key skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383416 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10074173 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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