Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2015 28 March 2011

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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

 Children are happy and settled in this homely and nurturing environment. They have formed close attachments to the childminder and therefore feel safe and secure, which supports their emotional well-being and self-confidence.  The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn and develop. She takes full advantage of training opportunities to extend her knowledge and skills. For example, training in sign language has helped her promote children's language skills.  The childminder provides a good range of suitable activities and resources for children. This enables them to learn in different ways, acquire new skills and make good progress.  Children have regular access to fresh air and exercise and enjoy healthy food, which promotes their understanding of healthy lifestyles.  The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities very well and knows how to keep children safe, in the home and on regular trips into the community.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has strong relationships with parents, which helps ensure a consistent approach to children's care. Parents receive regular information about their children's experiences and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share information with parents about children's progress in all areas so that they can work together to extend their learning.  The childminder does not always encourage children to tidy up. Consequently, they do not learn about the importance of removing tripping hazards to keep themselves safe.

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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 partnerships with parents by sharing details of children's progress across all areas of learning to involve them more with extending children's learning at home and in the setting  encourage children to take more responsibility and help with keeping the environment tidy to avoid tripping hazards on the floor.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in all the areas used by children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views via questionnaires.  The inspector looked at a range of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder and self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of toys, games and activities to suit the age range of the children who attend. There is a good balance during the day between child-initiated and adult-led activities. Children have plenty of opportunities to make choices and play in the garden. The childminder is very sensitive to the learning needs of the different children and demonstrates this well during a sensory foam activity. Younger children explored the foam and enjoyed banging the toy ducks and boats in it. Older children experimented with the texture and discovered how they could form circles and letters using their fingers. Children play happily together as they follow their interests when playing with the toy cars and animals. The childminder introduces counting and new words effectively into children's play. She prompts thinking skills by engaging older children in solving simple problems for themselves. Therefore, the childminder prepares

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who attend. This is good

children well for the next stage in their learning. Childminder achieve well because teaching is effective.

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good

The childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being successfully. She is a very good role model. She uses consistent messages so that children learn about turn taking, sharing and being kind and polite to each other. Children learn good hygiene habits and know that they must wash their hands before eating. Older children gain independence during snack time as they learn to cut up fruit carefully. The childminder ensures that her home is clean and safe for children. She labels her resources to help children make choices. However, the childminder does consistently encourage children to put toys away before they choose other toys. This means that toys left on the floor present tripping hazards, particularly for the younger children. The childminder regularly takes children into the local community. They enjoy playing with other children in the park and at a toddler group, which helps them develop confidence in mixing with others.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to safeguard children. She has completed a thorough self-evaluation of her practice and met the recommendations raised previously. This shows a clear commitment to driving improvement. The childminder produces a learning journal for each child, which she shares with parents and they contribute to. Parents express how reassured they feel when reading about children's experiences in the journals. The childminder completes regular observations of children's achievements and uses these when planning children's next steps for learning. However, the childminder does not always share information with parents about her planning and children's overall progress. Therefore, it is not always clear how they can work together and extend learning further at home and in the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409183 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 816329 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and three children in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The ground floor is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged three and four years.

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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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