Childminder EY480897

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 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 has developed good practice since her registration. She has thought carefully about how to improve her service, and has taken prompt steps to do so. For example, she now understands how to use observations to decide what children need to learn next so they progress well.  The childminder plans interesting and challenging activities which reflect children's learning and development needs. She involves herself well in their play, and her thoughtful encouragement, questioning and example guide their learning effectively.  Children enjoy their experiences and often choose to repeat them. Warm relationships with the childminder give them the confidence to try new things. Children trust the childminder to meet their physical needs, and they willingly comply with routines, such as nappy changes. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a good role model to the children. They respond well to her kindness

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This provision is good

and to her high expectations for their behaviour. Children get on well together and each realises that the childminder will give them an even share of her attention.  Overall, the childminder pays good attention to equality. She treats girls and boys equally well, and she expects them all to have use of any of the toys and resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children who prefer to learn outdoors cannot do so readily to play on a larger scale.  The childminder does not fully enable the children to find resources independently.

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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

 make use of all available space to fully meet the needs of those children who prefer to learn outdoors  take every opportunity to promote children's independence in choosing their activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder discussed jointly an observation of children's play.  The inspector viewed the spaces, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes.  The inspector engaged with the children and talked with the childminder, at times convenient to the childminder.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including electronic printouts, written policies, the risk assessment, information for parents and the childminder's teaching certificate.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the breadth of her role. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses thorough risk assessments. For example, she uses ongoing, careful consideration of how to keep the children safe in her car and when using technology. She implements stated procedures in her policies, such as managing children's behaviour consistently, and keeps up to date with changes in requirements. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She gains useful information from them about their children's starting points, which she uses to check that their children's ongoing progress is good. The childminder seeks feedback from parents about her service; for instance, their views on how she reports their children's progress to them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities based on children's interests, which they join in eagerly. For example, an activity about farms reflects these well, while encouraging children to feel different textures and extend their language skills. The childminder is skilled at seizing chances to promote learning. For example, she follows the children's lead when they decide to put together a train track. Her questions provoke their thinking, such as when she exclaims that there has been a 'derailment' and asks, 'What shall we do?' and 'Is there a crane?' The childminder takes account of the children's patterns of attendance so that each child experiences the activities, such as climbing on large play equipment. However, children who prefer to learn outdoors cannot always choose when to do so.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the stimulating resources, which they look after well. For example, they know how to handle books appropriately. The childminder places a clear focus on children's personal, social and emotional development. Children understand the house rules and, if they forget, the childminder provides firm reminders so that they hear her expectations reinforced. For example, children learn to behave in safe ways, such as not jumping on the settee, and are told why doing so is unsafe. Very young children learn to respect each other's needs. For example, they wait patiently for their turn to have their nappy changed. The childminder helps children to live healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, they help themselves to water, knowing that each has their own mug. Children have interesting outdoor experiences daily, such as visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the key skills needed for the next steps in their early education. They hear many new words, enjoy looking at books individually and concentrate on stories. They listen to what the childminder asks them, and can make their needs known to her. They behave well, play amicably alongside others and comply with the childminder's requests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480897 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 991027 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 3 Number of children on roll 4

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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 is located in the Cricklade area, near Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder operates her service from 7am until 5.30pm each weekday, for most of the year.

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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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