Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 3 February 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

 Children become very settled and confident because the childminder gives children a friendly welcome and has a caring approach.  Children develop good communication and language skills because the childminder encourages the children to discuss their activities, extending their understanding.  Teaching is good because the childminder provides children with a broad range of stimulating experiences that challenge their learning. This prepares children well for their future learning.  The childminder keeps clear policies, procedures and children's records, which she regularly updates, shares with parents and makes available for inspection. This organised approach promotes children's learning and welfare effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not embrace all opportunities for children to play outside with a wide range of activities and resources throughout the year. This does not support those children who prefer to play outdoors.

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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 opportunities to use the outside area throughout the year to enable children to choose from highly stimulating activities which enhance all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at the range of documents the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector read written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder gets to know children well and has a good understanding of how they learn and develop. She provides a wide range of activities that link to children's interests and help children make good progress in their learning. For example, she provides play dough and cutters and uses this activity to support children's developing dexterity. The childminder talks to children about the play dough shapes they make, which promotes their mathematical understanding. Children are curious learners. The childminder asks skilful questions, which extends their thinking. The childminder makes learning fun and children engage in lively conversation. The childminder links conversations with the children to their home life. They talk about pets and the type of home they live in. Children play with a broad range of toys, which promote their learning across the seven areas; although resources outside are only freely available during the summer months.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. The childminder develops strong bonds with children that result in positive relationships; children clearly enjoy the childminder's company and she meets their emotional needs well. Children behave well. They learn to understand the needs of others because the childminder offers clear explanations. The childminder meets children's physical needs well. Children sit together for snack, which is a pleasant social time. They help to choose which plates they use and make choices about what they will eat. Children have various opportunities to be active. The childminder takes children on regular visits to play parks and they enjoy singing and dancing in her home. This promotes their physical skills and encourages social skills and confidence, helping to prepare children for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder safeguards children well. This is because she has a clear understanding of her role in keeping children safe and uses effective strategies. The childminder maintains clear recordswhich provide her with the information she needs to support children's welfare and development effectively. She closely monitors the quality of her provision and the progress children are making. This helps her to put appropriate steps in place to support ongoing development. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through training and uses this to improve her provision. As a result, she has improved her knowledge of how to record and plan. The childminder communicates with parents continuously about care routines, which ensures that she has a good understanding of every child's specific needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 161686 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 842079 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 1997. She lives in Woodshaw, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder cares for children each weekday during school term times and offers care for children from Tuesday to Thursday during the school 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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