Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 25 August 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

 The childminder provides children with a very broad range of exciting activities that encourage them to explore, investigate and be curious.  Parents receive detailed information about the activities children engage in and the progress they make through diaries and newsletters. The childminder encourages parents to continue to support children's learning. Children take books and activities home with them to enjoy with members of their family.  The childminder arranges her play areas thoughtfully, indoors and out, to create a welcoming environment. This provides children with lots of choice in what they play with and how they play. Resources are easily accessible with clear labels, helping children to become increasingly independent and organise their own play and learning.  The childminder is very reflective in her approach. She gains feedback from children and parents to help her identify any areas for improvement. She gains new skills

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This provision is good

through training and linking with other childcare professionals, which helps her to improve her service for children and families.  Children behave well. They are very polite and develop positive relationships with other children in the setting as they learn to share, take turns and be helpful.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not encouraged to share information about children's starting points, to help the childminder plan for children's individual learning needs when they first start.  The childminder does not always make the most of play opportunities to extend children's mathematical development in relation to time.

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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

 gain more information from parents to help identify children's starting points in their learning and plan their progression  provide more opportunities for children to measure and develop an awareness of time during their activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, inside and in the garden.  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 and eager to take part in the exciting range of activities and outings the childminder provides. They become engrossed in their play and receive good support from the childminder to extend their learning. For example, children experimented with household items and a bowl of water to find out if they would float or sink. The childminder encouraged them to predict the outcomes, questioning why they think this might happen. The activity led to cooking some pasta to observe the changes that occur. However, the childminder did not suggest using equipment, such as a timer, to extend children's mathematical skills and awareness of time during this activity. Nevertheless, the childminder adapts her plans to follow children's interests and keep them motivated. For example, she took a craft activity outdoors for children to complete, as they were enjoying being in the fresh air. The childminder monitors children's ongoing learning and progress

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who attend. This is good

very well. This gives her a clear picture of children's stage of development. She uses this information well to help her identify and plan for children's next steps. This means children make good progress in their learning. The childminder links closely with parents and other early years providers to share information about children's progress and development. However, she does not seek enough information from parents to help her establish children's starting points, to help her plan their progress from the outset.

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good

Children are confident, settled and very happy in the childminder's care. They feel a strong sense of belonging and pride because the childminder values their artwork, which she displays alongside their photographs. Children become increasingly independent in managing their personal care as they find their own named towel to dry their hands after washing them. This helps them to learn positive routines to keep themselves healthy and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder provides a safe environment for children and ensures she supervises them well at all times. She teaches children about keeping safe. For example, they learn about road safety and stranger danger. Children become aware of their own community through their many outings. They learn to respect and value diversity through their activities and the resources they use.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in relation to safeguarding children. She receives regular updates about local procedures. This helps to ensure she is able to react promptly to any safeguarding concerns to keep children safe. The childminder attends training to benefit children's learning. For example, she uses specific strategies to target children's language development to help all children progress well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361513 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 828818 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 25 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Wilton, Wiltshire. The childminder is accredited to receive government funding for free nursery education for two, three and four-year-old children.

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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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