Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 20 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

 Children build good relationships with the childminder. She provides a warm and nurturing environment. As a result, children are independent, confident and able to articulate their needs.  The childminder has built strong relationships with parents and other providers. This helps to ensure that children make good progress and enables continuity of care.  The childminder plans exciting activities for children that meet their individual needs and interests. She regularly observes children, ensuring that she evaluates their learning. This allows her to plan appropriate next steps to extend their development.  The childminder's quality of teaching is good. She gives children sufficient time to work out processes and gives a running commentary in order to increase children's understanding of why things happen.  The childminder has a good understanding of her role in meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She evaluates her provision by seeking the views of

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This provision is good

children, parents and professionals. Consequently, she is adapting how she monitors children's learning more effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not practise emergency evacuations regularly in order for children to be confident of what to do in the event of an incident, such as a fire.  The childminder does not provide opportunities outside for children to practise and extend their early writing skills.

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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

 help children to understand what to do in the event of an emergency, for example, by practising regular fire drills  strengthen children's early writing skills by providing more opportunities for them to write for different purposes, especially outside.

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Inspection activities

 The childminder gave the inspector a tour of her premises.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children inside and outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation alongside the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, such as children's learning journals and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a broad range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Outside, children enjoyed making bubble blowers using tools, such as scissors, which helps to develop their physical skills. They enthusiastically blew bubbles and talked about the textures and shapes. The childminder incorporated mathematics as she helped children to measure the length of their bubble trail. She talked to the children about 'more' or 'less' to develop their understanding of subtraction and addition. The childminder introduced new language, such as 'lungs' which reinforces children's understanding of their bodies and the world around them. She asked children skilful questions to help them to think about how she blew her bubbles quicker than they did. The childminder supports children well from the outset, finding out a wealth of information, which helps them settle quickly. Parents are thoroughly involved in their

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who attend. This is good

children's learning through regular assessments. The childminder utilises opportunities to promote children's learning by giving parents ideas and resources for activities at home.

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good

The childminder helps children to gain the skills needed in preparation for school. For example, she encourages children to access their own drinks and help set up activities. As children are kept thoroughly involved, they are happy and have high levels of self-esteem. The childminder supports children's confidence, as they are able to make choices. For example, children ask to play outside, which the childminder accommodates. Children enjoy learning about how vegetables grow and enthusiastically help to measure their growth. They talk about healthy lifestyles and this actively promotes children's physical well-being. Children are able to manage risks as they learn how to keep safe when using equipment. They develop their physical skills through regular visits to the park. The childminder regularly praises children's efforts and, as a result, children behave well.

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provision is good

The childminder monitors children's progress carefully and identifies any gaps in learning. She keeps a communication diary that she shares with other providers and parents. This effectively promotes children's well-being. The childminder understands child protection issues and the procedures to follow in the event of concerns to promote children's welfare. The childminder keeps up to date with learning by sharing good practice with other professionals. As a result, she has been focusing on supporting children's understanding of healthy eating. She identifies areas of weakness and has a clear understanding of the improvements she would like to make to improve her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144741 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 841673 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in East Gomeldon, Wiltshire. She works Monday to Friday 8am until 6pm all year round, except for bank and family 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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