Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date 30 August 2019 Previous inspection date 26 January 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides interesting play experiences that are linked to children's individual interests. The childminder regularly assesses their progress. She uses this information to accurately identify children's next steps and long-term learning goals. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming learning environment. Babies and young children investigate a range of natural materials, such as water, ice and sand. They use their senses to explore the melting ice. The childminder supports children's understanding of the wider world as she encourages children to think about the places in which animals live. n Children enjoy daily opportunities to be physically active outside in the fresh air. They competently climb and balance on play equipment. The childminder takes children on regular outings to meet with other groups of children within the community. This

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This provision is good

supports children's social skills further and helps them to develop wider friendships. n The childminder has good settling-in procedures. She adapts her approach to suit individual families, such as using home visits. Children build strong bonds with the childminder and are extremely happy and settled in her care. Parents make positive written comments on the transition from home to the childminder and are highly appreciative of the care and attention she gives to children. n The childminder reflects well on her practice. She is quick to identify any weaknesses in her teaching and swiftly puts plans in place to address these. n At times, the childminder provides children with so many resources that they lose concentration and become easily distracted from play activities. n On occasions, the childminder does not consistently organise group activities well enough to enable younger children to be as fully involved and engaged in their 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 consider the quantity of resources made available to children at any one time so that they are able to concentrate even more and become less distracted during their play n plan group activities even more effectively so younger children are as fully engaged in their learning as the older children are.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences indoors and outdoors. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents from questionnaires completed.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the possible signs that a child could be at risk, and demonstrates an understanding of the correct procedure to follow to report these concerns. The childminder carries out daily checks on her home to ensure children play in a safe environment. The childminder is proactive in developing her knowledge and skills. She attends mandatory training and regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and discuss best practice. Partnerships with parents and other providers are good. The childminder shares information with them to ensure children receive a consistent and complementary approach to learning across settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She supports their growing independence and encourages them to make decisions. For example, children choose what toys to play with and decide when they would like to eat snack. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She uses questions that promote children's thinking skills and encourages them to develop a wide vocabulary. For example, at snack time, she asks children, 'Is the satsuma juicy or slimy?' The childminder successfully supports children's mathematical development. Older children recognise numbers of personal significance from posters displayed within the childminder's home and connect these to their ages. Babies develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they attach magnetic shapes to the safety gate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children learn about their own safety. She sets clear and consistent boundaries and is calm and nurturing when supporting children to make the right choices. For example, she explains to children the importance of remaining seated at the table until they have finished what they are eating. Children behave well. The childminder encourages children to be kind and thoughtful when playing together. For example, she reminds children to ask others before joining in with their play. Children develop a sense of responsibility. They help with small tasks, such as putting peelings into the bin. Young children use wipes to wash their hands after nappy changing. The childminder offers praise and encouragement as children achieve and complete tasks for themselves. This helps to support children's ongoing confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. Babies babble and mimic sounds. Children use technology, adjusting the volume on the music player. They enthusiastically sing songs, identifying letter sounds within the music. Children enjoy looking at books and interacting with stories. Older children develop early writing skills and are beginning to form the letters of their name. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478243 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10076022 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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