Barbeary, Nicola Andrea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2015 15 January 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes good use of her observations of children to plan activities that they enjoy and that promote their learning well.  Children build good relationships with the childminder and other children. Behaviour is good. Children play well together as the childminder teaches them to take turns and share.  The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to help her develop her practice. She keeps up to date with changes, for instance, by identifying future training needs and being a member of childminder forums.  Children have daily access to a safe outdoor space and go on many outings in the local community. They learn about the importance of exercise, healthy foods and how to live a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop communication and language skills. She introduces new words and talks to children about what they are doing as they play and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with parents are friendly and positive. However, they are not fully encouraged to share information about their children's ongoing learning and development.  The childminder does not organise all of her resources in a way that ensures children are able to see or select them easily. As a result, they do not always explore the full range of toys available to them. This restricts children's ability to make independent choices about 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 the opportunities for parents to contribute to their children's assessment to gain an even more precise picture of children's abilities and to promote a shared approach to teaching and care  organise resources more effectively to ensure all children are able to make independent choices about their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and teaching, and the impact this had on children's learning inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she monitors children's progress and plans learning activities.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and safeguarding is effective. There is a range of records and policies that underpin the effective arrangements to promote children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder monitors children's progress through ongoing observation and assessment. This helps her to know where children are in their learning and understand what they need to learn next to help them move forward. While arrangements to gain information from parents about their children's learning are not always fully effective, information sharing about their care and well-being is very good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder creates interesting activities that promote learning and reflect children's interests. For example, during an activity to create an autumnal collage, the childminder supported children to develop skills using scissors and gave them space and time to be creative. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning through well-timed interactions. She makes good use of play opportunities to promote early mathematics and literacy. Children enjoy having independent access to the outdoor area, where they are able to enjoy physical play and learn about nature. The childminder talks to the children about moving to school. She understands the importance of building relationships with other settings that children attend and schools that they will be moving to.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed strong bonds with the children. This helps them to feel safe and secure. She uses plenty of praise and encouragement, which promotes the children's self-esteem and boosts their confidence. The childminder teaches children about differences in people, cultures and customs. This helps them to build an understanding and appreciation of differences in beliefs and lifestyles. The childminder teaches children to develop self-care skills, such as going to the toilet independently and putting on their own coats and shoes. She encourages them to take responsibility, for example, as they help to tidy away.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good overall progress in their learning and development. They communicate well and benefit from good opportunities to develop their social skills. Children are beginning to develop their awareness of printed words and numbers during activities and games, which are skills needed for their next steps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279122 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 833512 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 15 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the Lyneham area of Chippenham, Wiltshire. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, all year around, except for family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is accredited to receive funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years old.

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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

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