Elford, Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 9 May 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a good range of challenging learning opportunities for each child. This helps all children to make good progress.  Children are safe in the childminder's care as she implements effective policies and procedures, and supervises children very well at all times.  Relationships between the children and the childminder are strong. As a result, children are developing their confidence and sense of belonging.  The childminder's self-evaluation and commitment to extending her knowledge and practice through training help to ensure a good standard of care for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities for children to use numbers and counting within their play and activities, to further support their mathematical skills.  Children have fewer opportunities to develop their self-help and independence skills at snack time, in contrast to other times during their day.

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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

 extend opportunities to maximise children's use of numbers and counting during their play and activities  enhance opportunities for children to further develop their independence and self-help skills, for example by peeling their own fruit and serving their own snack.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the downstairs play areas and outdoors.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's information and learning records, safeguarding procedures, qualification and training certificates, self- evaluation, and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views provided on the day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She observes children regularly to plan the next steps in their learning. As a result, the childminder supports children well, and helps them develop the skills needed for their next stage in learning and school. A key focus for the childminder is supporting children's emerging communication and language skills. She carefully checks out what children want her to do by asking open-ended questions. This helps the children verbalise their understanding of events. Children enjoy being outside, where there is a selection of physical activities and equipment. This enhances their physical skills. Children sing number songs and rhymes with the childminder and she encourages them to recognise numbers on beanbags outdoors. However, she does not always fully maximise children's use of numbers and counting during other activities and daily routines.

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good

Children have a secure attachment with the childminder, who takes time to get to know them and their parents. This enhances children's physical and emotional well-being, and helps the childminder to understand children's individual needs. The childminder provides age-appropriate boundaries for children. She teaches them to keep themselves safe, as she reminds them to be careful during their play. Consequently, they feel secure and safe in all that they do. The childminder teaches children to be independent and to practise good hygiene. For example, they wash their hands and use tissues independently. The childminder provides healthy, nutritious lunches and children get their own drinks when they need them. However, they are unable to play an active role in the preparation of snack, such as peeling or cutting their fruit. This means that children's self-care and independence skills are not maximised at this time.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She has attended safeguarding training and as a result, understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder conducts regular fire drills with children and minimises any hazards. Risk assessments are comprehensive and take account of all areas that children use. The childminder monitors the educational programmes to review the learning opportunities she offers to children. This helps to ensure that all children make good progress. The childminder works very closely with parents who are fully included in children's learning and assessments. Consequently, children are developing positive attitudes for the future as they receive consistency in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437241 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 845563 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and two school-aged children. The setting is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm all year round. There are currently five children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The whole of the house is used for childminding. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register. She regularly attends a toddler group and activities at the local library. The family has a pet cat.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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