Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 1 March 2011

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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

 The childminder helps the children to take an active part in their learning and to follow their own ideas. The children are thoroughly absorbed and enjoy learning through play.  The childminder is exceptionally successful in sensitively supporting children to settle well. This ensures the children are very happy and developing remarkable confidence and self-assurance.  The children behave particularly well. The childminder's excellent use of positive methods encourages the children to understand about being kind and considerate.  The childminder works closely with parents to keep them informed about their children's learning and development progress.  The childminder continually exchanges information with other settings that children attend. She provides a comprehensive record for children moving on to school or pre- school.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children and promote their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of all opportunities to develop children's understanding of space, size and shape during their play.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to develop their understanding of size, space and shape.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder playing with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector read the childminder's policies, looked at children's records and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector discussed activities with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in their written responses.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good opportunities for children to choose from a wide range of toys and resources. The children thoroughly enjoyed inventing a game with the play house and play people. The childminder skilfully extended the children's language by introducing new words and asking them lots of questions. To help the children develop their imagination, the childminder asked them what the play people were doing. This meant the children extended the game and delighted in creating different stories for the play people. The childminder helps the children to have good physical confidence as they move around in the play areas and use different tools with care. The childminder ensures children are quickly gaining the skills they need to prepare them for school.

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outstanding

Children play in exceptionally well-resourced and comfortable play spaces. The childminder takes time to very sensitively help children to settle. She allows each child the space to become comfortable and calm in their own time. The childminder is clearly meeting children's individual needs exceptionally well. This means, children are remarkably happy and independent to play and explore. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles through good hygiene routines and providing healthy snacks and meals. The childminder provides inspiring opportunities for outdoor play that help children learn about the natural world. She takes them on visits to local wildlife areas and the children are growing vegetables in the childminder's garden. The childminder teaches children particularly well how to manage their own safety. The childminder's extraordinary care ensures children are quickly developing the self-assurance needed for the next stage in

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provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to implement the learning and welfare requirements. She has taken part in the most recent training available to ensure she has current information. This supports her to fully safeguard and protect the children in her care. The childminder has continued to develop her service and now uses detailed records of children's learning. The childminder notices what the children enjoy and how they are learning. She particularly looks for any gaps in their development and works with parents, and others, to close them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250983 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 833024 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and she lives in Derry Hill near Calne, Wiltshire. The childminder works during school terms from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, and on Friday from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 5pm.

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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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