Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 7 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Children are happy and feel safe and secure in the childminder's welcoming home. They form good relationships and learn to respect and value each other due to the consistent and positive support they receive from the childminder.  Children are keen to learn as the childminder provides a broad range of activities and learning opportunities that reflect their individual interests.  The childminder interacts well with children as they play, extending their language and understanding through effective discussions and questions.  The childminder reflects on her practices to identify areas for improvement, and is proactive in seeking feedback from parents and children to gain their views.  Parents receive information about children's progress and ideas as to how they can contribute to children's learning further at home, which keeps them fully involved.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always forge direct links with other early years settings that children attend, to help ensure they work closely together in supporting children's learning and development.

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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 the links with other early years settings, to promote consistency for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and the provider's self- evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children are keen to learn as activities link closely to children's interests. For example, in response to their interest in Chinese New Year, the childminder supported children in using the computer to gain information. She provided them with paints, brushes and sponges when they decided to make their own pictures, enabling them to extend their interest while ideas are fresh in their mind. Children laugh and giggle as they play, responding happily to the childminder's questions and discussions. This increases their confidence in using language, and extends their understanding. The childminder engages children in problem solving. They worked together using building blocks to recreate a bus shelter. They considered which bricks will work best, comparing shape and size to extend their mathematical and physical skills. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs. She plans activities based on her assessments, adapting them

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who attend. This is good

as necessary to involve children at their own level. This means children make good progress. The childminder shares information with parents daily and encourages children to take toys home to play with, involving the whole family in their learning.

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good

Children settle well and feel a strong sense of belonging. The childminder helps children to gain confidence and independence and feel proud of who they are. They learn to accept and value differences, helping them to develop positive relationships with their friends. Regular trips to toddler groups help to prepare children socially and emotionally for the next stage in their learning, such as pre-school or school. The childminder implements effective practices to promote children's health. Children have daily opportunities to play outside, where they develop good physical skills. They talk about healthy options as they choose from the lunchbox and follow good hygiene routines. The childminder uses her risk assessment to provide children with a safe and secure play environment. She also teaches children strategies to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development and welfare requirements. She is committed to providing a flexible, quality service for children and parents. Parents are aware of the childminder's role through the policy pack she provides, including policies on complaints. The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding procedures to keep children safe. She seeks feedback from parents and children to help her ensure she offers what they need. She attends training to increase her knowledge and skills, which has a direct impact on how she helps children to learn. However, the childminder does not always link closely with all other early years providers where children attend more than one setting, to ensure they work together to plan for children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145491 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 841695 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in the village of Harnham, on the outskirts of the city of Salisbury in Wiltshire. All areas are available for childminding, with care mainly provided on the ground floor. Access to toilet facilities is on the first floor. There is a paved garden available for outside play. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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