Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 18 April 2012

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children have exceptionally warm, close relationships with the childminder and clearly feel a very strong sense of belonging.  Children are extremely confident and very independent. They have the self-assurance to play, explore and investigate in the highly stimulating and well-resourced play areas the childminder provides.  The childminder plans a very good range of activities that are suitable for the children's age and ability. Children benefit from lots of interesting experiences that help them thoroughly enjoy learning while they play. All children make good progress.  The childminder works closely with parents. She gathers a good range of information about children when they first attend. She continues to exchange information to meet children's needs effectively.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She uses robust risk assessments to ensure the environment is suitable for children to play, rest and sleep.

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This provision is good

 The childminder continues to evaluate her work with the children, and overall she identifies areas for professional improvements. She consistently develops her practice to ensure good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with a broad range of opportunities to develop a secure knowledge and understanding of number, shape and size.

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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 children's understanding of number, shape and size to develop their mathematical skills further as they play.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to meet requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder continues to attend training to ensure she has a good understanding of the most recent safeguarding procedures. She understands the steps to follow to protect children from harm. The childminder takes the time to observe and notice how the children learn and continues to monitor their development. This enables her to quickly identify any areas where children need extra help. The childminder continues to attend training to improve her knowledge and skills. She has developed her planning well for children of different ages.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder adapts her teaching and activities so that they are appropriate for children of different ages. Children have many opportunities to follow their own ideas and to learn through play. For example, at the inspection, children were fascinated as they explored and investigated printing with different vegetables. The childminder talked to the children about what the vegetables felt like and the patterns they made. She gave children lots of time and space to be freely creative and they were clearly delighted with their achievements. Children enjoy being physically active. The childminder makes sure younger children have space to move safely and with confidence in both indoor and outdoor areas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides excellent settling-in procedures, ensuring children form exceptionally close emotional attachments and very effectively supporting excellent confidence, independence and self-assurance. She is highly perceptive of the needs of young children, quickly recognising when they need to sleep, for example. The childminder carefully teaches children how to manage their own safety, for example, showing them how to use tools and equipment with care. The exciting resources inspire children to develop high levels of curiosity and concentration as they actively play and explore. Children develop an understanding of each other's feelings and learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder calmly and patiently promotes exceptionally positive behaviour that is completely appropriate for younger children. The childminder's high standards of care and hygiene practices promote good health and well-being

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

exceptionally well. Children have well-balanced diets, and the childminder teaches them to develop a positive attitude to healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. The childminder plans activities which meet their needs and stages of development. Children gain the skills they need in preparation for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436545 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 824184 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and she lives in Corsham, Wiltshire. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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