Childminder EY442625

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and inviting home-from-home environment. She is kind and caring in her approach and has developed strong bonds with the children in her care. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure and seek the childminder out for cuddles and reassurance when they are tired. The childminder pays close attention to understanding children's needs and developmental levels when they first start attending. For example, she gathers information from parents about children's development to help her assess children's starting points. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps to build their confidence and their positive approaches to learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops children's communication and language development well. For instance, she labels things as children play, repeats words and helps children extend their speech. The childminder observes children closely and uses these observations to track the progress they are making. She uses this information to identify next steps to move children forward in their development. Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder supports them well to learn skills that will support them with the next stage in their learning. Children show good levels of concentration for their age.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's physical development effectively. For instance, she plans enjoyable and engaging activities that capture children's interests. Children show good fine motor skills as they confidently peel stickers to make different pictures on a patio window. They are able to recreate their picture as many times as they like. Children show good hand-to-eye coordination as they post dried pasta through small holes. n The childminder has completed mandatory training. Parents have benefited from joining the childminder on a first-aid course she has attended. However, she does not always make the best use of training and professional development opportunities to support her in raising the quality of her teaching further. n Children enjoy snuggling down with the childminder to look at books. They choose which story they would like and enjoy pointing to objects in the book. This supports their literacy development well.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides. They comment that they feel regularly informed about how their children are progressing and are given ideas by the childminder to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She reflects on her provision and the activities she provides. For instance, she has recently changed the layout of some resources to make them

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need to do better?

9 December 2019 more accessible to the children. However, some resources are still difficult to access and this hinders children's independence and learning opportunities. n Children benefit from a range of outings and experiences in the local community. For instance, they visit local parks where they develop their physical skills. They visit farms where they get to learn about different animals. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles successfully. She encourages healthy eating and good personal hygiene. She works closely with parents to encourage them to provide healthy snacks and meals, and offers suggestions and ideas for healthy options. Children also have opportunities to learn about healthy food through enjoyable activities. For instance, they grow vegetables in the childminder's garden and they take these home once they have grown. n The childminder has developed close partnerships with local schools to support

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children when they move on from her care. For instance, she talks with children about starting school and shows them around the school so they are familiar with the layout. She provides teachers with a written overview of children's development to allow them to see how children are progressing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her role to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms that may cause her concern about a child's welfare and she knows the correct procedure to report any concerns. The childminder has a good understanding of how to deal with concerns regarding any wider safeguarding issues. She uses risk assessments effectively to keep children safe in her home and when on outings. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's needs when they start with her, to help her keep them safe and well.

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should:

n extend the use of continued professional development, to identify training and increase knowledge and teaching skills further n review opportunities for children to access the resources more easily, to extend their play and learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442625 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10072074 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round. She provides provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk, and the childminder discussed how she uses her space and resources to support children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback and the inspector took account of their views. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint evaluation of an activity together. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation including evidence of the suitability of those living in the household, policies and children's learning records.

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Inspection activities

9 December 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

9 December 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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