Seddon, Helen Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 19 July 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

 Children are confident decision makers and show good levels of involvement in their learning. They make good progress from their initial starting points.  Children learn to manage their own emotions and to consider the feelings of others. They develop skills, such as turn taking, sharing and being kind. The childminder offers gentle guidance and implements effective behaviour management strategies.  The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. Through written documentation, parents express their high levels of satisfaction with the care and education that the childminder provides and how they can support this at home.  The childminder continues to improve her practice through regular self-evaluation. She has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. She seeks the views of parents and children, and uses these to make continuous improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to support children in fully developing their mathematical skills.  The childminder sometimes carries out simple tasks for children and does not always promote their independence to the very best extent.

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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 children to develop their mathematical learning during daily activities and discussions  make better use of everyday opportunities to further support children's growing independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-assessment information, children's observation, assessment and planning records, and documentation linked to managing children's progress.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, she teaches children to assess potential risks, to help towards keeping them safe. The childminder tracks children's progress, to help her provide additional support if they have any gaps in their learning. Furthermore, she has high expectations for her own professional development and for promoting children's learning outcomes. For example, she seeks out and attends regular training, which contributes towards further developing her knowledge and understanding of how children learn. The childminder works closely with other childminders, discussing new ideas and sharing good practice. She liaises regularly with other settings that also share the care of children, to help support children's needs and offer consistency of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development, and identifies their next steps in learning. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she introduces and models new language, such as 'textures' and 'prancing' as children play, and she listens carefully to what children say before she extends their sentences. Children enjoy using their imagination and engage in pretend play with the childminder. For example, they share their wishes to walk their imaginary dog and to comb its hair. The childminder tunes into their interests and helps them to follow their own ideas. Children thoroughly enjoy experimenting with creative resources and use them in different ways. For example, they become fascinated as they make Christmas decorations and decide which ones they will take home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promoted children's emotional well-bring and self-esteem. For example, children play happily and confidently, and have developed secure bonds with her. The childminder helps children gain an understanding of a healthy lifestyle through a variety of ways. For example, children wash their hands at appropriate times and discuss that melon makes them 'strong like their papa'. Children have regular access to the outdoors and develop their physical skills. For example, they visit places of interest and enjoy trips to local parks and swimming pools. The childminder provides children with a variety of opportunities that help promote their awareness of the community in which they live.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills they need for the next steps in their learning, including for starting school. For instance, they are keen to take part in activities and to learn new things, such as writing their names, reading books and identifying words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404495 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 831317 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Lockeridge, Wiltshire. She operates her service all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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