Newman Penny Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 9 August 2011

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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 develop warm and trusting relationships with the friendly childminder. This actively supports children's emotional well-being as they feel safe in her care.  The childminder completes training courses, such as for safeguarding. This effectively develops her awareness of child protection issues and procedures to follow to promote children's welfare.  The childminder praises children frequently, which actively boosts their self-esteem. Consequently, they gain confidence in their abilities, which prepares them well for their next stage of learning.  The childminder provides a good range of meaningful play activities that encourages children's participation and supports their identified next steps. This effectively helps children learn new skills and make good progress.  Parents note the childminder has a caring, professional attitude and keeps them well informed of their child's achievements. The childminder also initiates contact with other

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This provision is good

providers children attend. Consequently, she promotes continuity and positive partnership working.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use printed words, pictures or labels effectively. Therefore, children do not always know what resources are available and they do not become familiar with some printed words and letters.  The childminder has not fully considered different ways to encourage the younger children to independently choose books.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play and develop their skills for early reading with more words and print in their environment  maximise opportunities for younger children to choose and enjoy books independently.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides purposeful play activities that interest children. Therefore, they concentrate well in their play. During the inspection, younger children became absorbed in filling and emptying toy cups, jugs and teapots with dried porridge oats. They handled the resources confidently and developed good hand-to-eye coordination skills. The childminder recognised the older children's interest in dinosaurs. She provided dinosaur pictures for children to colour in, which actively encouraged their early writing skills. This effectively motivated children's learning. Younger children showed great interest in the brightly coloured activity toys. They pressed buttons and smiled with delight as this activated lights or music. Consequently, they develop a good sense of cause and effect, which helps their early awareness of how things work.

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good

Children are very settled and content. The childminder provides a comfortable, welcoming home where children move around confidently in their play. Children use a wide range of well-maintained toys and resources. However, books suitable for the younger children are not always prominently displayed to fully encourage their free choice and enjoyment of stories. The childminder takes children out regularly to play in the fresh air. She also takes them to a local soft play centre, where they enjoy climbing, rolling and sliding safely. This actively helps children gain confidence in controlling their larger movements. Children enjoyed making a tasty fruit dip as they chopped up strawberries, plums, peaches and apples. This effectively promoted children's awareness of healthy foods. Consequently, the childminder actively promotes children's good health and physical well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She assesses risks and identifies suitable prevention to help minimise accidents and keep children safe. The childminder has addressed recommendations made at the last inspection. She makes all policies available for parents and stores medication securely. She evaluates the effectiveness of activities on children's learning, which helps her monitor their progress. The childminder also reflects on her overall practice. This actively supports her in making ongoing improvements to promote outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289103 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 833738 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 9 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the town of Warminster, Wiltshire. The childminder holds a childcare 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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