Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2016 29 January 2013

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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 a welcoming and stimulating play environment which is well resourced. Children can help themselves to toys and activities easily, and make independent decisions about their play.  The childminder knows each child well. She works closely with parents and finds out about their children's care needs and starting points, and shares information effectively with them. The childminder observes and tracks children's progress closely to identify any gaps in their learning and uses this information to plan what they need to do next. This helps children make good progress.  Children behave well. They have excellent manners and show great respect for others. For example, they take account of the needs of others during games.  The childminder keeps children safe at all times. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and makes sure that children are not exposed to any hazards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share information with other settings that children attend to ensure a consistent approach to their learning.  Children do not always have nutritious snacks. They do not learn fully about making healthy eating choices.

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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

 build on partnerships with other settings to ensure that information about children's learning is fully shared for greater consistency  help children develop a greater understanding of how to make healthy choices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and talked to the children.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during activities inside the home and in the garden.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records relating to the children and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector observed and discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good, up-to-date knowledge of the possible signs that a child is at risk of harm and knows what to do if she is concerned. The childminder reflects frequently on her practice and takes prompt action to improve it. She uses feedback from parents and children to help her with this process. The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection, including gaining a childcare qualification, and is proactive about improving her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently attended training about early writing skills and is implementing what she learnt, such as by using more labelling in the play room.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully plans activities that are matched to children's identified next steps of learning and their interests. For example, children enjoyed piecing a body together using laminated drawings of body parts which they named and counted. The childminder then extended this activity for the most-able children to count to 10 and beyond. She is also skilled at supporting children's learning during activities that they have chosen themselves. For example, when children chose to explore play dough, she used this opportunity to discuss colours and shapes with them. She interacts well with children. For instance, she talks to them about what they are doing and repeats words back to them to help support their pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a warm relationship with the childminder. Children shriek in delight as they pretend to be babies and the childminder rocks them. They often have a cuddle with her and are confident to ask her for help when they need it. Children develop strong independence skills. For example, even young children wash their hands with no help and take responsibility for tidying away the toys. Children learn to stay safe. The childminder frequently reminds them how to behave safely and know what to do in an emergency, such as by taking part in regular fire drills. Children develop good physical skills; for example, they use the wide variety of apparatus in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages focus well on activities and concentrate for extended periods. For example, they spent a prolonged period of time making models of food using play dough. They chatted excitedly about what they were making and proudly showed off the finished results. Children learn important skills for the next stage in their learning, such as counting, and number and shape recognition. They develop good early literacy skills. They enjoy looking at books and listening to downloaded stories on a tablet computer. Children have good social skills. They form firm friendships and play happily together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449401 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1049682 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year. She has a childcare 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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