Childminder EY548618

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Children are extremely happy in their care and the childminder provides them with a safe home- from-home environment. The childminder finds out about children before they start and uses the information effectively to ensure each child's individual needs, routines and interests are reflected in the learning opportunities and routines. Children make good progress in all areas of their development during their time with the childminder. The childminder and her assistant build on what children can already do and continually extend their learning.

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The provision is good

Children are keen to join in with the range of activities available to them. They have a positive attitude to learning and concentrate well. Children learn good social skills; the childminder and her assistant are good role models for children. Children's behaviour is good. They follow instructions well, and the childminder and her assistant have consistent and clear expectations. The childminder and her assistant praise children for their achievements and this helps boost children's self- esteem.

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The provision is good

Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive. The childminder and her assistant form good relationships with parents and they work together in partnership to ensure children receive a good continuity of care. The childminder works well with her assistant to ensure consistency in their approach and methods of their teaching. They continually strive to improve the service they offer.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant use assessments well to plan activities that suit the individual children's needs and interests and match what they need to learn next. This helps keep children interested in activities on offer and this motivates children well. n The childminder provides a stimulating and attractive environment for children. The children have a great deal of free choice and can lead their own play. For example, they can easily access resources on offer that help them develop a good range of skills in all areas of learning. However, at times during mixed-age group activities, the childminder and her assistant do not consistently tailor their teaching techniques to engage all children fully. n The childminder and her assistant promote children's communication and language development very well. This helps children learn good communication skills and widens their vocabularies in preparation for the next stage in learning

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need to do better?

and the eventual move on to school. For example, they give younger children a commentary of their play and teach them new words such as 'ginormous' as they discuss the size of objects and use questions to encourage older children to

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need to do better?

5 February 2020 describe their ideas and thoughts. n The childminder and her assistant support the learning of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. This includes working in partnership with a range of other professionals and parents to ensure the children benefit from consistently good-quality teaching. n The childminder and her assistant constantly exchange information from home with parents and help parents understand how they can support children's learning further. For example, they promote reading at home and share mathematics activities with parents to help children with their individual next steps in learning. n The childminder and her assistant promote children's independence well throughout their daily routines. For example, children have a go at putting on their own shoes and cut their own fruit at snack time. This helps children learn to do things for themselves and they feel a sense of pride in their achievements.

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need to do better?

Occasionally during changeovers in routines, the children have extended time when they are not so deeply engaged in play. This means that some learning time is lost, and children lose focus while they have to wait to move on to the next activity. n Children benefit from daily outdoor play and physical activities. This means they get plenty of fresh air and this contributes to healthy lifestyles. Children thoroughly enjoy music-and-movement activities where they use their bodies in different ways and develop their large-muscle skills. n Children learn about the wider community and people that are different to themselves. For example, through carefully planned cultural festivals they learn about different ways of life, and through outings to a range of places they meet other people, and this helps them to develop a deeper knowledge of the world around them. n The childminder continually reflects on her provision to identify what is working

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well and what could be improved. The childminder and her assistant attend a range of courses and networking events. They use these opportunities to extend their knowledge and develop newly acquired skills. This influences their practice effectively and improves outcomes for children. For example, phonics training has given them skills in teaching letters and sounds to help children prepare for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant attend regular child protection and safeguarding training. Effective procedures are in place to respond to and manage any concerns they may have about children in their care. They are clear on who to contact should they need to report their concerns or seek advice. The childminder supervises her assistant well and ensures he has a deep knowledge of her procedures and policies. The childminder ensures the premises are safe and secure and risk assesses effectively to minimise hazards. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe through regular activities. For example, they frequently practise

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should:

n ensure all children are fully engaged during group sessions by selecting suitable resources, taking into account their age, interest and level of understanding n ensure learning time is not lost during changeovers in the daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548618 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10133806 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 0 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Swindon. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, between the hours of 7.15am and 5.30pm. She also offers before- and after-school care to school-age children. The childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to some children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a relevant home childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children's activities and the childminder and her assistant's teaching, inside and outside. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder and her assistant's suitability to work with children. n The inspector completed a tour with the childminder across all areas of the home used for childminding, to understand the provision and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of the childminder, her assistant and children spoken to on the day of the inspection, and of parents through written accounts.

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Inspection activities

5 February 2020 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

5 February 2020 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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