Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 April 2015 24 May 2010

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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 has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enables her to promote children's safety, welfare and learning successfully.  The childminder has a friendly, welcoming approach that helps children feel relaxed and happy in her care. This actively supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences for children, which motivates their interest in learning. Consequently, they make good progress.  The childminder promotes children's communication very well. She carefully reinforces children's words and encourages their language skills through specialised games.  The childminder uses praise and encouragement effectively to boost children's self- esteem. This effectively helps them gain confidence and they behave very well.  Parents' written comments note they feel the childminder is amazing and their children

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This provision is good

have become more confident in her care. Parents note the childminder keeps them well informed of their children's activities and she encourages their development well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although there are many stimulating toys and resources, the childminder does not always organise them for children to make independent and spontaneous choices in play.  The childminder does not use photographs of significant people, places or events to fully promote children's sense of identity and discussions about how people live.

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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

 review the organisation of toys and resources to fully support children's independent and spontaneous choices, with particular regard to their access to books and imaginative play toys  make more use of photographs to strengthen children's sense of identity and awareness of similarities and differences in their lives and the lives of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's interactions with the childminder and their friends.  The inspector sampled documentation, such as operational policies and procedures, and required records.  The inspector discussed children's development with the childminder and viewed their learning journals and tracker books.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder follows children's interests in play and provides meaningful activities. For example, children became absorbed playing with a tray of cereals where they developed good coordination skills as they filled and emptied colourful cups. The childminder skilfully extended children's learning as she named the colours of the cups with them. She showed them how to make patterns and shapes, such as a large circle, in the cereal. This actively promotes children's early mathematical awareness and helps prepare them for school. The childminder plays games with children to encourage their language and helps them find and name their eyes, mouth, ears and nose. However, she does not use photographs of events and people who are important to the children to further develop their discussions and sense of self.

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good

Children are happy and settled in their play. The childminder uses clear, appropriate boundaries, which help children feel secure. She teaches them where and how to cross roads safely, so they know to look and listen for cars. Consequently, they develop a sound understanding of keeping safe. The childminder often takes children out for walks, to a soft-play centre and the park. They sometimes go on the train to the seaside where they enjoy exploring the beach. These activities provide positive opportunities to develop children's physical skills and well-being. The childminder uses a wide variety of toys and games to promote children's learning. However, these are not organised effectively to consistently enable children's independent access and choice to initiate their own play. This reduces the opportunities to support their spontaneous ideas in play.

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provision is good

The childminder continuously improves outcomes for children. Following her last inspection, she evaluated her practice and improved her systems for tracking children's achievements. Consequently, she monitors children's progress more effectively. She also liaises with other agencies involved in children's care to promote continuity for their well- being. The childminder attends first aid and safeguarding training. This develops her awareness of protecting children from harm and the procedures to follow should a concern arise. This helps her promote children's welfare and safety effectively. In addition, she has started a childcare course to further develop her knowledge and promote outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398466 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 830891 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The childminder receives funding to provide free early 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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