Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 October 2015 24 November 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 keeps children safe. She has a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures; she implements robust systems to safeguard children and keep them safe. The partnerships with parents are strong and help the childminder provide a consistent approach to children's care.  Children settle well because the childminder establishes good relationships with them.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to enable her to implement improvements in the day-to-day running of the setting.  The childminder offer interesting activities to keep children well occupied. Children choose whether they play outdoors or indoors and follow their own interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder carries out tasks for the children that they can do for themselves, rather than encouraging their independence.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to manage their basic hygiene and personal needs successfully.

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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 more opportunities for children to gain independence and carry out more tasks for themselves  promote children's understanding of healthy practices consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with children and parents.  The inspector observed children playing and learning indoors and outdoors.  The inspector reviewed a range of relevant documentation, including policies and improvement planning.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about how she manages the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensures that she meets all the requirements. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to help her identify and minimise risks to children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to report any concerns she has about children in her care. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date by attending training and by seeking advice from outside professionals. She has good links with the local school. The teachers know her well and they exchange information about the children's care and progress. This enables the childminder to plan relevant activities that complement children's learning at school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children interesting activities that support their development, out of school hours. For example, children enjoy creating a disco and dancing to music. Children learn about diversity through a range of activities. For example, they explore different cultural festivals through arts crafts and cooking activities. The childminder has a large selection of books, which she regularly shares with the children. The children enjoy walks to the park and making obstacle courses in the garden. Children use their imaginations well as they dress up and act out stories. The childminder encourages children to make decisions and provides resources to enhance their ideas. She knows the children well so is able to plan for individual children's interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident, self-motivated and happy at the childminder's house. Children say they enjoy their time and love choosing what they want to do. The childminder is a good role model for the children. She teaches the children to be respectful and the importance of following rules. Children behave well because the childminder helps them to learn good values, such as being polite and sharing. Children freely choose from a wide range of resources both indoors and outdoors. Children help themselves to drinking water and enjoy playing in the fresh air on a daily basis. The childminder encourages children to identify risks, such as running indoors, and teaches them to keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411366 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 831921 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and their two children in Bowerhill, in Melksham, Wiltshire. The childminder only provides care before and after school. She also provides occasional overnight care.

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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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