Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 27 April 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder makes effective interactions with children during play that help to extend their ideas and support them in making good progress.  The childminder monitors children's development effectively, which enables her to identify and address any gaps in their learning quickly.  The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. This prepares children well for their move to other settings and school.  Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder. As a result, they are happy and well behaved, and feel safe and secure.  The childminder continually reflects on her provision to make sure she is meeting requirements and keeping procedures updated. She has effectively addressed all recommendations from her last inspection. This helps to ensure that she promotes consistently good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has developed friendly, positive relationships with the parents. However, she does not always ask about what their children can do when they start with her, or encourage them to contribute to children's ongoing assessments. This means there is not always a consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development needs.  The childminder does not consistently provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences across all areas of learning for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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

 encourage parents to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start and to contribute to their ongoing assessments, to support a consistent approach to meeting children's learning and development needs  extend the range of learning experiences for those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children in the home and in the garden.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written and verbal comments on the day.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of paperwork, including the childminder's self- evaluation, risk assessments, suitability documents, policies and the children's files.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements effective policies and procedures to aid the smooth running of her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. She consistently seeks to improve the children's experiences, taking account of parents' and children's views. The childminder attends relevant training and shares good practice ideas with other childminders. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children may attend, to promote continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with effective opportunities to play and learn. She makes accurate assessments of their development and plans activities and routines that motivate and excite children. The childminder supports children's developing communication and language very well. She introduces new words and encourages conversations that help to enhance communication. She uses words in children's home language to promote their confidence as talkers. Consequently, all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. Children learn about sharing and counting through a variety of activities. For example, during the inspection, children counted steps on the slide and took turns to slide down. The childminder's support and interactions mean that they are rapidly gaining the skills they need for their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and happy in the childminder's home and in their relationships with her. They select resources independently and make choices about their play. Children are familiar with routines and follow instructions well. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem effectively and helps them learn to respect others. She is in tune with each child's individual needs and uses comfort, care and sensitivity to ensure all children feel safe, secure and settled. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She provides daily opportunities for outdoor play experiences and works with parents to ensure that children have a healthy and well-balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well in play and learning experiences and are confident learners. They benefit from the childminder's keen focus on developing their communication and language skills. The childminder proactively develops children's confidence and high levels of independence in readiness for starting school or pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321310 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1021983 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 27 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The childminder provides childcare each weekday, all year round except for family holidays. She holds a relevant level 3 qualification and receives government funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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