Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 14 November 2008

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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 in this welcoming, homely environment. The childminder gets to know children and their families exceptionally well, which helps build strong, trusting relationships.  The childminder takes every opportunity to help children learn as they play. She uses attractive props to make counting songs more appealing. She provides a variety of rich experiences that support children's overall development so they make good progress.  The childminder accurately tracks children's development across the areas of learning to check her provision for these is effective. She works closely with parents and other professionals to provide any additional support children may need to help them catch up.  The childminder supports children's language and mathematical development especially well. She prepares children very well for starting school.  The childminder helps keep children safe by supervising children closely, checking her

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This provision is good

home and thinking carefully about how to avoid hazards when she takes children out.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some play resources are not easy for children to see and reach, which hinders their ability to make choices and play independently.

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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

 encourage children further to make choices and play independently by organising resources so they can see and reach what they need more easily.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and looked at the resources and the parts of the house and garden that they use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development, assesses their abilities and monitors their progress.  The inspector examined documentation, including a sample of policies, children's records, evidence of training and the childminder's self-evaluation record.  The inspector took into account parents' comments from questionnaires and letters written for the inspector.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps children safe and healthy, including in emergencies, and sampled documents that support children's care.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children's learning very effectively. Through her gentle, attentive approach, she encourages children to concentrate well and persevere with difficult tasks. She incorporates their interests in exciting activities, such as bus trip for a child fascinated with vehicles. The childminder plays alongside children helping them develop their imaginative games. She chats naturally to them, speaking slowly and clearly, rather than posing many questions requiring single word answers. They have interesting conversations and are encouraged to express their thoughts. The childminder builds on children's experiences. As she and children arrange the dolls house, they talk about family members and describe their bedrooms. The childminder weaves mathematical language and ideas throughout children's play. Children decide whether eyebrows are 'over or under' eyes when drawing faces.

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good

The childminder works very closely with parents and carers in helping children settle and feel part of her family. She plans social events, meets both parents and siblings, and visits children in their own homes. From this very secure emotional base, children rapidly grow in confidence and independence so they are well prepared for moving on to nursery and school. The childminder follows good practices that help keep children safe and healthy. They enjoy nutritious snacks, trying new tastes and textures, which encourage them to enjoy a broad and healthy diet. Children are physically active every day as they play in the garden, visit parks or walk in the surrounding countryside. The childminder provides binoculars, magnifiers and guidebooks so children are interested and motivated to learn about the world around them. They learn that people differ and regularly meet other adults and children so they gain confidence in a variety of social situations.

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provision is good

The childminder takes her role in safeguarding children seriously. She regularly undertakes training to update her knowledge, for example, on e-safety. She has shared this new knowledge with parents to ensure everyone helps children use technology safely. She makes improvements to her provision that benefit children. She has added a pop-up tent to create a cosy den where children like to chat, play quietly or look at books. She has a wide selection of good quality resources. She has organised them well so she can quickly find things. However, these are stored on units where children cannot reach the higher shelves and this hinders their ability to develop their own play for themselves. Parents praise the childminder's 'great patience and care' as well as the many interesting outings children enjoy. She works very effectively with others, such as introducing the same phonics programme that children will use at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145530 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 841697 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder stated minding in 1998 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives with her husband in a house in West Lavington, near Devizes.

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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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