Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2015 9 July 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 enjoy the wide variety of interesting experiences the childminder provides, which support their overall development well.  The childminder interacts skilfully with children as they play. She asks questions that encourage children to think. She plans activities that build on what they already know and can do so that children make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder supports children's speech development especially well. She speaks slowly and clearly, and gives children time to think and respond. She introduces lots of new words and provides different experiences so that children build extensive vocabularies.  Children learn how to manage their personal needs very well, which helps them get ready for their move into nursery or school.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She follows clear policies and procedures to ensure she meets

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This provision is good

children's care and learning needs to a high standard.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly review her improvement plans and set timescales to ensure she makes improvements to benefit children as soon as possible.  The childminder does not use all opportunities to promote outdoor play to develop children's creativity, to encourage them to develop their own ideas and solve problems.

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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

 enhance children's outdoor learning by providing more resources that children can move and use in different ways to encourage children to think creatively and find their own solutions to problems  help drive further improvements by regularly reviewing action plans and set and keep to timescales, to make sure children benefit from improvements, such as to the garden, as soon as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children in her home and garden during play and care routines.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps children safe and healthy, and supports their overall development.  The inspector sampled the paperwork the childminder uses to support her business, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation record and discussed how she plans for and makes improvements to her provision to benefit children.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. As they play, she takes opportunities to count, match colours and sort. The childminder encourages children to persevere with challenging tasks. They experiment with different ways of doing things, such as completing a difficult puzzle or putting on shoes. Children develop a love of books as they regularly choose favourites from the library and enjoy snuggling on the childminder's lap to share a story. The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend. She speaks with children's key persons from pre-school so there is some continuity in children's learning. For example, she continues a pre-school theme on families by comparing photographs, and drawing and discussing different types of family.

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good

The childminder's calm and reassuring manner helps children settle quickly and feel secure. She shares important information with parents so that she can accommodate home routines and take account of children's individual needs and preferences. From this secure emotional base, children grow in confidence. They are willing to try new experiences and have a go at things themselves. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement so that children feel real satisfaction in their achievements. They behave well as the childminder has clear expectations. She works closely with parents to gain a consistent approach so children know what is expected of them. These important social skills prepare them well for school. Children gain a good understanding of how to make healthy choices. The childminder provides healthy snacks and children learn more through growing and harvesting vegetables. They benefit further from playing outdoors

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good

every day in the garden, and balancing and climbing in nearby parks and woodland.

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provision is good

The childminder makes children's safety her highest priority. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge so she knows what to do if she has concerns for a child's welfare. She has made her home and garden safe, and uses knowledge from training to store and prepare food safely. She thinks carefully about possible hazards before taking children out so she can minimise risks. The childminder accurately monitors children's progress and keeps parents well informed. This helps ensure that she is covering all aspects of learning and enables her to plan suitably challenging activities for each child. The childminder has drawn up well-targeted plans to improve her provision. However, she does not review these frequently and set timescales for completion to drive improvement as effectively as possible. For example, she has not developed the garden to enhance outdoor learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145021 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 841683 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives with her husband in a house in Devizes, Wilshire. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education to two-, three- and four-year old children.

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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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