Down, Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 30 September 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 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 helps children to learn through activities and experiences that they enjoy and that hold their interest.  The childminder ensures children have warm, close relationships with her and her assistants. This means that they are happy and well settled in her care.  The childminder effectively identifies and minimises hazards in all areas of her home and on outings to keep children safe in her care.  Children benefit from the good relationships that the childminder has with parents. She shares information regularly to keep parents aware of how she meets their children's changing needs.  The childminder continues to improve her knowledge through training and self- evaluation. She has developed her skills to support children who speak English as an additional language, and promotes their learning more effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The younger children have fewer opportunities to gain an understanding of the world around them, for example, through playing with and exploring natural resources.  The childminder misses opportunities to fully develop older children's independence and sense of responsibility as they do not always help with daily tasks or prepare their own things, such as at snack time.

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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

 extend opportunities for younger children to play with and use more natural resources to enable them to explore and understand the world around them  strengthen older children's social skills and independence by encouraging them to take a more active role in helping with daily routine activities.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

Children benefit from daily activities and experiences that ensure they make good progress in their learning. The childminder and her assistants successfully help children to develop their language skills. They speak to the children during all of the activities, helping them talk about what they are doing as they play. At the inspection, the assistants introduced a singing session where each child chose their favourite song. The children thoroughly enjoyed the activity as they enthusiastically joined in singing and following the actions. Children learnt how to count at the start of each song with guidance from the childminder and assistants. The childminder teaches older children how to sound out letters when they write as they practise writing their names on their artwork. The childminder's careful support ensures children gain the skills they need for moving on to pre-school or school.

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good

The children move confidently around the different play spaces indoors and in the garden. The childminder organises these areas well so that children can easily reach the toys and resources they choose to play with. The childminder works closely with parents so that children have well-balanced meals. She provides healthy snacks and helps children to understand good hygiene routines. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for outdoor activities, encouraging children to play and learn in the fresh air. This means children are able to develop good physical skills and learn about managing their own safety. The childminder and assistants help children to behave well and develop friendships with others. They skilfully teach children how to be polite and kind to each other, and therefore feel emotionally secure. The childminder helps children to gain the self-assurance they need to move on to the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder works closely with her assistants and reviews their work continually. She shares ideas about children's interests and her plans for their ongoing learning so that her assistants are well informed. The childminder notices what the children enjoy and how they are learning from the activities. She makes regular assessments to check children are making good progress and that any gaps in their learning are quickly addressed. The childminder ensures that her assistants are well supervised and provides opportunities for training and professional development. The childminder and her assistants have undertaken safeguarding training to ensure that they all understand their responsibility to protect children. They know what to do if they have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder understands and carefully implements the statutory requirements well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253223 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 833064 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The childminder works all year round except bank holidays and family holidays. She works weekdays from 7am to 6pm. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years.

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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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