Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 settle well because the childminder is attentive to their needs. This means children are confident to explore and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a positive approach to developing her practice. She regularly updates her knowledge and skills through training and sharing ideas for good practice. This helps her improve experiences for children.  The childminder maintains clear records, which provide her with the information she needs to support children's welfare and development effectively.  Children's safety is prioritised by the childminder. She provides a safe and secure play environment. She understands the safeguarding policy and the steps to follow should she have a concern about a child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few resources available to promote children's independent exploration and investigation through combining a range of materials.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities for parents and others who care for the children to contribute to children's learning.

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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

 further extend learning opportunities to promote children's independent exploration and investigation, for example, by providing a wide range of resources that can be combined, redesigned and moved in a variety of ways  further extend partnerships with parents and other providers so that information is more consistently shared about what children are learning and how this learning can be developed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children during activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the property used by the children and the toys, resources and equipment available for their use.  The inspector looked at a range of documents including children's records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector read written feedback provided by the parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about childcare practice at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She regularly observes children as they play and demonstrates that she knows the children well. The childminder records her observations clearly and uses these to identify and plan for what children could learn next. She takes steps to develop young children's language through speaking clearly to them and listening carefully to their responses. The childminder appropriately challenges children in their development by providing a range of toys to play with. However, the childminder does not provide a broad range of resources which encourage children to explore, create and combine materials. For example, there are few resources supplied when children play with the play dough, which limits their creativity. Children concentrate as they place the puzzle pieces in the correct spaces. Children have regular opportunities to sit with the childminder to look at books. They

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who attend. This is good

enjoy songs that they learn with the childminder. The overall good quality of teaching helps children make progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder develops caring relationships with children; they settle quickly and develop positive relationships with the other children who attend. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for children's behaviour. This helps children to behave well and they learn to play together harmoniously. The childminder helps older children to understand the needs of the younger children, which helps children to develop responsibility and kindness. This prepares them well for their future learning. The childminder's home is very clean and children learn good hygiene routines, such as wiping their hands before they eat. Children benefit from regular meals and drinks. The childminder provides healthy snacks. This develops children's understanding of healthy eating. Overall, the learning environment supports children's development in all areas.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities as a childminder. She has completed a safeguarding course, which means she knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder has a strong drive to improve the quality of her provision. She is currently completing a childcare qualification which is helping her to deepen her knowledge about childcare practice. The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She regularly seeks feedback from parents, who speak highly of her care and the activities provided. Partnerships are not fully developed to gain information from other providers who care for children and to share ideas about how parents can support their children at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431791 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 892293 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Cricklade, Wiltshire. She offers care Monday to Friday throughout the year, excluding bank holidays.

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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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