Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 2 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

 The childminder forms strong bonds with children and they respond happily to her caring approach. This effectively promotes children's emotional well-being.  The childminder is qualified, experienced and has a good understanding of child development. She provides interesting experiences and activities that support children's good progress.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to socialise with others and to become familiar with different places. This helps children gain confidence and prepares them well for their future learning.  The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge. She is confident to recognise child protection issues and understands her responsibility in managing any concerns.  The childminder forms positive partnerships with parents and other providers children attend. Consequently, she effectively promotes consistency for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make full use of opportunities to raise children's awareness of people and communities, including those familiar to them such as family and home life.  The childminder has not fully considered further ways of promoting children's awareness of healthy eating, such as through play activities or games.

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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 develop their self-identity and curiosity about the lives of those familiar to them  strengthen the opportunities to raise children's interest and understanding of the importance of eating healthily.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's interactions with the childminder indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled documentation, such as operational policies and procedures and required records.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector observed and discussed children's development with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder sensitively supports children's learning with a range of motivating and meaningful play activities. She follows children's lead and effectively enables them to initiate their ideas in play. Younger children enjoyed exploring a variety of toys and books. They showed great delight as they pressed buttons that activated music and colourful lights. The childminder carefully repeated and reinforced children's sounds and words to develop their understanding and language skills. Children develop their imaginations in the well-resourced playhouse, rocking a favourite doll to sleep. The childminder provides interesting activities for children to develop their early writing skills. Parents' written comments say that they feel very reassured about leaving their child as the childminder provides a high level of care. They note that she provides a home from home and maintains open and honest communication.

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good

The childminder is friendly and reassuring. She recognises children's particular routines and ensures children sleep comfortably when they are tired. Consequently, children feel safe and secure. The childminder promotes children's physical development effectively through frequent opportunities to play outside and exercise. Children enjoy playing in the garden, rolling colourful balls to each other and developing their control and coordination. Children behave well. The childminder actively encourages them to share and play cooperatively. She praises children often, smiling and clapping enthusiastically as younger children successfully repeat the sounds or words she uses. Children respond happily, developing their self-esteem. The childminder supports children effectively in managing their personal care routines and helps them to develop independence. As a result, children become confident in looking after themselves, which prepares them well for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She often reflects on her practice and continues to update her knowledge through training. The childminder has attended an early literacy course and this has had a positive impact on how she encourages children to join in with stories. This shows her commitment to providing good-quality care and learning for children. The childminder has introduced an online assessment system that helps her effectively monitor children's achievements and identify gaps in their development. She uses this information to provide specific activities that target children's individual learning needs. Consequently, children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 145494 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1017059 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 2 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Durrington, Wiltshire. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday all year round. She 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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