Childminder EY479714

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 provides children with a varied and interesting range of activities. Children show that they are eager to learn and demonstrate confidence in taking on new tasks.  The childminder has effective methods of assessment, which helps her to detect any gaps in children's learning and to make plans to close them.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's development. She promotes continuity of care and learning by encouraging parents to share information about their children's development at home.  The childminder is a good role model. She gives children clear guidance about what is acceptable behaviour. She offers children meaningful praise during play, which helps them to feel valued.  The childminder has developed good bonds with the children. She provides them with a warm and nurturing environment where they are able to play safely and feel secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder does things for children that they can do for themselves; this can have a slight impact on children's independence and creative development.  The childminder has not made the most of all opportunities to help improve her practice to the highest level.

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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 skills in creativity and independence .  develop opportunities for professional development to further enhance knowledge of children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documents that the childminder uses to support her practice, including policies and children's files.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house that children use and the toys and resources available.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She implements effective risk assessments on all indoor and outdoor play environments. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk, and she understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern. The childminder implements effective self-assessment methods that help her to identify any areas of strength and improvements for her practice. For example, she has identified training that she would like to attend. The childminder reviews children's development on a regular basis to ensure they are making good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes effective interactions during children's play that help to extend and encourage their learning. For example, the childminder uses building blocks to develop children's understanding of numbers and counting. The childminder supports children's developing language well. For example, she encourages children to try new words and uses their interests to help guide conversations. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about the natural world and develop their physical skills, for example, by playing in the garden or going for walks. Children have good opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. The childminder provides children with a wide range of books, which they are able to access independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know the children and their parents well. She is in tune with their individual needs and organises routines and resources to accommodate these well. The childminder organises play opportunities that help to encourage children's social skills. She promotes good manners and encourages children to be considerate of one another during play. The childminder effectively promotes exercise and healthy lifestyles. She provides children with a good range of healthy home-cooked meals and snacks and ensures children have daily opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder teaches the children about the importance of washing their hands. She encourages children to take well- managed risks and teaches them how to keep safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop good skills in listening and language and are able to communicate confidently and well. Children are prepared well for their move to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479714 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 982917 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives with her husband in Devizes, Wiltshire. The childminder works with her daughter, who is registered as a co-childminder at these premises. The childminder works from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for 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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