Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 21 January 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 organises a broad range of well-planned activities and outings for children that support them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares information about the children's daily activities and keeps them updated on their developmental progress. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning between the home and the setting.  The childminder promotes children's independence which enhances their confidence in their skills and increases their self-esteem.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Consequently, children have a safe and secure environment in which to play and explore.  The childminder attends regular training from which children benefit. She puts her learning into practice to improve and extend the learning opportunities she offers children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of resources to create an environment which helps to develop further children's understanding in their everyday play that print carries meaning.  The childminder does not always organise the indoor play area well to make best use of space and resources.

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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

 create a print-rich environment where children can learn about words and develop further their understanding that print carries meaning  organise resources and space more effectively to ensure children benefit from all learning opportunities and are able to make independent choices during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including some policies, procedures, children's planning and the childminder's risk assessments, and discussed these with her.  The inspector viewed all areas of the house that children use and the toys and resources available.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She takes the time to find out about children's individual interests and uses this information to plan activities that keep children engaged and interested. The childminder is effective in promoting several areas of learning during play. For example, children explored the outdoor environment and developed an interest in the natural world as they gathered sticks to make clay 'hedgehogs'. The childminder supported children's language and communication by inviting them to describe how the wet clay felt. The childminder asks questions about what the children would like to make next, and promotes their self-esteem by giving praise for new ideas. This effective teaching supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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good

The childminder provides children with good opportunities to benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. They enjoy trips to a variety of local parks and farms and make good use of the play equipment in the garden. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing them with a good range of healthy snacks and encouraging them to try new foods. Children develop confidence in self-care skills relative to their ages. For example, older children are able to go to the toilet alone and wash their own hands. Children have built strong bonds with the childminder and are comfortable in her company. The children are keen to learn, confident and sociable. Consequently, they are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She completes comprehensive risk assessments and ensures children's safety is of high priority at all times. The childminder understands the procedures to follow to protect children from risk of harm. She has good systems to monitor children's overall development and any gaps in their learning. The childminder is reflective and reviews her practice well through self-evaluation. She has addressed recommendations from previous inspections well to improve children's learning and development. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with other settings to further promote children's continuity of care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380554 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 829681 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 21 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her family in Melksham, Wiltshire. The childminder offers full and part-time care all year round.

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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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