Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2015 1 December 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 settled, and share close relationships with the childminder. This supports their emotional and physical well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is knowledgeable about child protection issues and clear on the procedures to follow if she has a concern.  The childminder knows the children extremely well. She plans for their interests and monitors their progress well.  The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. She shares useful information with them and involves them in their children's learning. This highly contributes to meeting children's individual needs.  Teaching is good. The childminder plans a wide range of learning experiences and activities, which interest and motivate the children to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities in routines and activities to promote children's mathematical development further.  There is no cosy space in the playroom where children can look at books independently or share them with their friends.

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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

 provide more opportunities to develop children's skills in counting and recognising numbers in daily routines and activities  review the organisation of the playroom to increase opportunities for children to sit in comfort and share books with their friends.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching inside and outside.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through discussion and their written comments.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, self-evaluation and a selection of policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She regularly observes the children, accurately identifies what they can do and plans for their next steps in learning. She plans exciting activities, which capture the children's imagination and helps them to make good progress. Children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the homemade dinosaur land. The childminder introduced new words, such as excavators, as the children dug in the soil to find the fossils. The childminder successfully challenged children's thinking by asking them useful questions for them to consider. For example, what would happen if they put salt on to the ice cubes. This supports children's understanding of the world and encourages them to become critical and creative thinkers. Children have easy access to a wide range of books, although they do not always have space to sit quietly and comfortably to look at them alone or with their friends. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder introduces mathematical concepts within children's play, for example, they talk about whether there are more girls or boys present. However, the childminder does not consistently use opportunities, to extend children's skills for counting and recognising numbers, such as when making play dough.

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good

Children share close and responsive relationships with the childminder because she is warm and caring towards them. This effectively supports children's emotional well-being. Children have opportunities to be active every day, regardless of the weather. They enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals provided by the childminder and know why good food and physical activity is important to their health. The childminder teaches children to think about their own safety, for example, when practising emergency evacuation procedures.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has attended safeguarding training to secure her knowledge of protecting children's welfare. The childminder has extremely secure partnerships with parents. Parents attribute their children's confidence to the care of the childminder. They comment that because the childminder knows their children well, she is able to find ways to involve and include them when they are unsure. Effective partnerships with other settings promote continuity of care. The childminder is very committed to providing a good-quality provision. She uses self-evaluation well to identify areas for development. She monitors and evaluates her educational programmes. This enables her to set targets to narrow any identified gaps in children's learning promptly. The childminder oversees the work of her assistant well. They regularly discuss the provision and share ideas, to ensure ongoing improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229494 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 842663 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Warminster, Wiltshire, with her husband and two children. Their home is close to all local amenities and has an enclosed garden for outside activities. The childminder works with an assistant once a week. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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