Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 11 March 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 a safe and welcoming home environment where children learn through play and meaningful experiences.  The childminder is caring and plans activities according to children's interests to help them settle quickly and feel secure.  The childminder monitors children's learning effectively. She uses her observations to enable her to plan for the next steps in children's learning and development.  Positive partnerships with parents and other professionals lead to consistency in children's care and learning, enabling them to make good progress. Parents say that their children are happy and settle quickly. They appreciate the feedback from the childminder about their children's activities.  The childminder makes children's safety a priority. She has a clear understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns.  The childminder continues to update her knowledge in order to improve the

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This provision is good

experiences for children. She attends training courses and exchanges ideas for good practice with other early years professionals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally uses familiar terms such as 'horsey' or 'bunny' when talking to young children. This means that children do not always hear the correct version for them to copy.  Children do not regularly investigate sounds in the garden area. For example, they cannot always explore by hitting different materials such as wood, metal and plastic.

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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

 extend young children's vocabulary further by always using the correct version of words for them to copy  extend opportunities for children to explore and create sounds in the outdoor area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector talked to the childminder about children's activities and progress.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation which included policies and children's progress records.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She provides a welcoming environment with a good range of resources, which children choose from independently. The childminder knows the children well as individuals and plans activities according to their interests and development needs. For example, she makes mark-making materials easily available for those children who like to draw. Children that like stories can choose a favourite story from a good range of books. The childminder shares information with parents about how they can extend their children's learning at home. For example, she supplies book bags for children to borrow and share with their families. The childminder joins in with children's activities, motivating them to have a go, and extending their learning and understanding. She talks with them and names objects, people and actions, which helps develop children's vocabulary and language skills.

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who attend. This is good

Children count in everyday situations, such as identifying the number of stairs they climb and how many food items in their collage picture.

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good

Children build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. Young children receive reassurance from her when they become tired or unsure of a situation. The childminder takes children on outings where they meet other people and develop their social skills. They develop independence in their self-care routines and practical activities, such as preparing fruit for snack time. These skills help them in their future learning as they move on to pre-school and school. Children behave well. Familiar routines help children know what the childminder expects from them. She praises children regularly, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to have fresh air and exercise. Regular trips to the play park enable children to use large apparatus where they calculate risks and develop their physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder organises her home well to meet children's needs. She implements clear policies and procedures, which she shares with parents to promote children's welfare and safety. The childminder knows how to promote children's good progress in their learning and development. She uses her assessment system to help her identify and address any gaps. The childminder reflects on her provision to help her continue to make improvements. For example, she is planning how to make the garden area more usable in the winter months. Children benefit from the childminder's commitment to extending her knowledge, through training and studying towards a qualification. For example, she included children in agreeing the house rules following a behaviour management course.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348551 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 828556 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The childminder provides care each weekday all year round, except for her holiday periods. 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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