Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 14 April 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder provides a balanced range of challenging learning experiences and opportunities for each child. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a consistent and caring approach to behaviour management. She offers children lots of praise and support that values their achievements. As a result, children's behaviour is good.  The childminder develops strong relationships with parents to ensure children are cared for in accordance to their wishes. As a result, children have continuity in the care they receive.  The childminder has good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder is motivated to improve the learning outcomes for all children. She attends regular training and accurately evaluates and monitors her practice. As a result,

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This provision is good

she has well-targeted development plans in place.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to enhance children's mathematical skills by consistently supporting children to use numbers and counting within their play and activities.  The childminder does not fully support children's self-care abilities through providing opportunities to select and serve their own food at snack times.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to use numbers and counting during their play and activities in order to enhance their early mathematical skills  support children's ability to care for themselves by making choices and serving their own food at snack times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and resources in the downstairs play area and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks, the self- assessment information, children's observation, assessment and planning records, and documentation linked to managing children's progress.  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 undertakes regular observations of the children during their play and makes accurate assessments of their learning and development. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder interacts with the children well and this contributes to her successfully promoting children's language and communication skills. She talks to children during their play and encourages children to repeat words so that they extend their vocabulary. Children enjoy drawing and through signs and labels around the setting, children learn that print caries meaning. This helps to support children's literacy development and helps prepare them for their future learning at school. The childminder provides opportunities for children to look at shapes, through role-play resources, such as 'lollipops and cakes'. However, the childminder does not always fully extend and build on children's

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who attend. This is good

mathematical learning to fully support their understanding of simple numbers and counting. This means children's developing mathematical skills are not always maximised.

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good

Children have a secure attachment with the childminder. She is kind, approachable and reassuring, so children settle well and develop a positive sense of belonging. This means children are happy and settled which fully supports their confidence and emotional well- being successfully. Children gain a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they enjoy outdoor play in the community during visits to the local park and places of interest. This helps to develop children's physical skills. The childminder encourages children to learn about personal hygiene through daily routines, such as washing hands before eating. However, at snack times their ability to care for themselves by making choices and serving their own food is not encouraged.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of her responsibilities in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. Daily risk assessments and visual checks by the childminder help to ensure the environment is safe and suitable for children. The childminder works well with other early years providers and local schools. She holds regular discussions to obtain information about the activities they provide. This means children who are cared in more than one setting enjoy consistency in their learning and continue to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has reflected well on her practice and has gained a relevant childcare qualification. This means she has improved her skills in monitoring and promoting children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417961 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 845203 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and young child. The setting is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm all year round. There are currently six 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 and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder visits the local library, shops and park on a regular basis. The family has pet cats.

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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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