Glover, Clare Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Outstanding 1

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides an excellent range of learning experiences for the children, both inside and outside. As a result, children are confident and keen to explore the environment.  Partnerships with parents are strong as the childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and development.  Children form exceptional relationships with the childminder. She meets children's individual needs extremely well and that they are confident to tell her what they would like to play with.  The childminder promotes children's independence exceptionally well. She encourages children to prepare their own snack and find their own flannels to wipe their faces.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are happy and confident when playing alongside the childminder  The childminder is a good role model. She gives the children sufficient time to help

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This provision is good

them understand the next part of the day's routine. As a result, children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not update her self-evaluation regularly, in order to fully identify the steps she needs to take in order to improve her setting  The childminder does not record observations of her assistant's practice, in order to monitor the quality of her teaching.

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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

 strengthen the system for self-evaluation by regularly identifying and updating the strengths and weaknesses  monitor the quality of teaching of assistants in order to identify individual training needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector was given a tour of the premises by the childminder.  The inspector observed activities both inside and outside and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The childminder carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of the parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including accident and medication records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities, both inside and outside, to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children have access to a wide range of well-labelled and easily accessible resources that help them to gain independence and develop the skills needed for early reading. The childminder offers children sensory experiences. For example, the children explore the sand and pine cones. The childminder gets down to the children's level, offering reassurance and developing their language by introducing and reinforcing new words. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts well within their play and routines. For example, she encourages the children to count the strawberries during snack. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents, verbally and through daily diaries. Parents complete 'Wow

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who attend. This is good

moments' that celebrate children's achievements. The parents' positive contribution to children's assessments ensures full support for their children's learning at home.

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outstanding

The childminder's home is extremely welcoming and safe. Children have excellent relationships with her. The childminder has extremely high expectations of the children that attend. She actively encourages them to be independent, for example, as they chop up their own snacks. The childminder's care practices are exceptional. During nappy changing, the childminder supports children's emotional security and self-esteem. Children have an abundance of opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. The childminder prepares healthy snacks such as pasta bolognaise, providing parents with information on the ingredients. She promotes diversity exceptionally well through the wide range of resources and books. As a result, children are confident and develop the skills needed for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and how to keep children safe. For example, she monitors children's sleep times, checking on them regularly. She completes regular fire drills and ensures that her provision is always clean and tidy. The childminder actively seeks parents' views. However, she is still developing systems in order to evaluate her provision, and is yet to review the quality of her assistant's teaching. The childminder regularly updates and reviews children's next steps with parents, ensuring that children are making good progress. Effective systems in planning and assessment ensure that children have good quality care and learning opportunities throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433268 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 894287 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her partner and young child in a house in Bishopdown, Salisbury. All areas of the house except the master bedroom are available for childminding. Toilet and sleeping facilities are upstairs. There is a garden for outdoor play. Shops, parks, schools and pre-schools are nearby. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification and employs a qualified assistant on Fridays. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years education for three and four year olds. The childminder works Monday to Saturday from 8am until 6pm, all year round except for holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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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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