Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2015 12 October 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 Outstanding 1

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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 are happy and secure due to the exceptionally warm and nurturing childminder. From this strong emotional base they become confident, active learners with the skills they need to make a good start at school.  The childminder makes children's safety and well-being her highest priority. She provides a safe environment, very effectively teaches children how to stay safe and works in close partnership with external agencies to help protect children.  Children are enthusiastic and eager to learn because the childminder provides a wide variety of activities and experiences that really interest them.  The childminder teaches children skilfully so they make good progress overall. She uses language that inspires children to think and express their ideas.  The enthusiastic childminder strives to provide the best possible care and learning for children. She evaluates carefully all aspects of her practice to highlight areas she can

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This provision is good

improve. She makes good use of training to develop her knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to help children learn to pronounce some words correctly and help them form sentences so their language develops as quickly as possible.  The childminder has not provided a wide variety of resources that children can move and use in different ways so they think creatively and try new ways of doing things on a large scale, particularly when outside.

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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 a wide variety of resources that children can move and use in different ways, particularly when outside. Encourage children to think creatively and find their own solutions to problems  seize chances for children to hear how words are pronounced and how sentences are put together.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder caring for children in her home, the garden and on a short walk, and looked at the range of resources used by the children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets children's care needs and assesses and supports their learning.  The inspector examined children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation, including discussing the safeguarding policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with parents and also took account of their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

Children have great fun with the childminder. They bubble with enthusiasm and eagerly join in with many interesting activities. The childminder plans carefully with each child's learning needs in mind. For example, the youngest children enjoy digging at the allotment, while older ones tackle the challenge of sorting potatoes into equal piles. The childminder develops children's interests. For example, they use technology to research a pirate theme on the internet and then make cards and boats. The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to help children gain skills in readiness for writing. She provides activities that develop coordination. She shares information with other settings that children attend so they can work together in supporting children's learning. The childminder makes excellent use of trips, such as into her local community and further afield, to add to children's experiences.

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outstanding

The childminder forms loving and stable relationships with the children, providing exceptionally good support. She forms strong working relationships with their parents. Her wonderfully calm and patient approach helps children to behave extremely well. For example, they learn to recognise different emotions and to cope with feelings of anger or frustration. They learn to share and take turns, and the childminder works together with parents to take a consistent approach. The childminder spends a great deal of time teaching children how to stay safe. Children show impressive maturity as they behave in safe ways. For example, they walk safely near traffic. They gain an excellent understanding of the importance of living healthy lives. They enjoy balanced nutritious meals provided by the childminder, so are well fed.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge so she knows what to do if she has concerns for a child's welfare. She has a range of policies and procedures that she shares with parents so they understand how she works. She reviews and updates these annually to ensure they reflect her high standards in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress with input from parents. This helps her ensure she is covering all aspects of learning and enables her to plan suitably challenging experiences for each child. The childminder is committed to continuously improving her practice and has addressed previous recommendations. She seeks parents' views as she reflects on the impact of her work. These actions help the childminder to maintain high standards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388765 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 830154 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 12 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in a house in the Perham Down area near Andover.

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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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